Kinoshita Elementary

2 Via Positiva
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

kinoshita.capousd.org/

302 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kinoshita Elementary School is a public school located in San Juan Capistrano, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating programs that support literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting inclusive practices to accommodate a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Kinoshita Elementary focuses heavily on building a strong community partnership between teachers, parents, and students. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various volunteer opportunities, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports student success. By providing a safe, structured, and engaging campus environment, Kinoshita strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond by instilling a lifelong love for learning.

302

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinoshita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	291
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
291 (96.4%)
White
6 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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)489-2131
Website:	http://kinoshita.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kinoshita Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kinoshita Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	51.3%
Male	147	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)