Linda Vista Magnet Elementary

25222 Pericia Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

263 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Linda Vista Elementary School is a 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 fostering a supportive neighborhood environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of the whole child. The campus is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social-emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Linda Vista Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and active parent participation. The school often hosts various extracurricular programs, events, and family-oriented activities that help create an engaging experience for students. Its location in the quiet, residential area of Mission Viejo provides a stable and safe setting, making it a focal point for local families looking for a structured and nurturing educational environment for their elementary-aged children.

263

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	183
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
183 (69.6%)
White
53 (20.2%)
Two or More
12 (4.6%)
Asian
10 (3.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)830-0970
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 58

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 36