Del Cerro Elementary

24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

390 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Del Cerro Elementary is a well-established public school located in the suburban community of Mission Viejo, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, tight-knit learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Del Cerro Elementary prides itself on being a hub for the local neighborhood, actively encouraging parent participation and community involvement through its active PTA and various school events. The campus provides a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing school culture, Del Cerro is a highly regarded choice for families within the Mission Viejo area seeking a balanced educational foundation.

390

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Cerro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	147
Black	2
Asian	54
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
147 (37.7%)
White
139 (35.6%)
Asian
54 (13.8%)
Two or More
46 (11.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-5430
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 45