Las Flores Elementary

25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

lfes.capousd.org/

328 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Flores Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It benefits from a suburban setting that emphasizes safety and parent involvement, making it a cornerstone of the Las Flores neighborhood.

The school is widely recognized for its robust educational programs and high performance metrics, consistently ranking well within the state for its dedication to student growth and achievement. Beyond core academics, Las Flores Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to nurture the "whole child," including programs in technology, the arts, and physical education. With a professional faculty and a collaborative school culture, the institution focuses on preparing students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

328

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Flores Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	59
Black	3
Asian	59
Two or More	38

White
169 (51.5%)
Hispanic
59 (18.0%)
Asian
59 (18.0%)
Two or More
38 (11.6%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

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:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)589-6935
Website:	http://lfes.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 91

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 59