Vista del Mar Elementary

1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673

vdmes.capousd.org/

692 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista del Mar Elementary, located in the master-planned Talega community of San Clemente, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Capistrano Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic performance and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It benefits from its scenic coastal location and is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to both rigorous academics and character development. Vista del Mar emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and technology-integrated instruction. With an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parental involvement, the school maintains a collaborative culture that aims to prepare students for middle school success while maintaining the friendly, small-town feel characteristic of San Clemente.

692

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista del Mar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	113
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	95
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
460 (66.5%)
Hispanic
113 (16.3%)
Two or More
95 (13.7%)
Asian
21 (3.0%)
Black
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)234-5950
Website:	http://vdmes.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 115

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista del Mar Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista del Mar Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	48.6%
Male	356	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)