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Tijeras Creek Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Rancho Santa Margarita, California · Capistrano Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students315
Student:Teacher26.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
Tijeras Creek
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
315
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
22%-43.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Tijeras Creek Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The school enrolls 315 students. It is part of the Capistrano Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.2:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCapistrano Unified
County6059
CityRancho Santa Margarita
ZIP92688
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060744008541

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment315
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American8.0%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native63.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
8.0%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
10.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)