Las Palmas Elementary

1101 Calle Puente
San Clemente, CA 92672

laspalmas.capousd.org/

743 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Palmas Elementary School, located in the coastal city of San Clemente, California, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 within the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and social-emotional development. Its location in San Clemente often allows for a close-knit neighborhood feel, where families and staff work collaboratively to prioritize student success.

Beyond core academics, Las Palmas Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning practices and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school actively promotes parent involvement through its active PTA and various school-wide events, which help cultivate a vibrant campus culture. By balancing high academic expectations with character-building programs, Las Palmas aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the small-town charm reflective of the San Clemente community.

743

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Palmas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	389
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	62

Hispanic
389 (52.4%)
White
284 (38.2%)
Two or More
62 (8.3%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)

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)234-5333
Website:	http://laspalmas.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 158

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Las Palmas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	158
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Las Palmas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	48.6%
Male	382	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)