Is Wagon Wheel Elementary a good school?

Yes! Wagon Wheel Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 252 nd of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Wagon Wheel Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Wagon Wheel Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wagon Wheel Elementary?

Students at Wagon Wheel Elementary are 64% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wagon Wheel Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wagon Wheel Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Las Flores Middle High : Tesoro High

Wagon Wheel Elementary

Summary:

Wagon Wheel Elementary is a public elementary school located in Coto De Caza, CA, serving 431 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked 204 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wagon Wheel Elementary consistently outperforms the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.97% of Wagon Wheel students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 70.24% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 83.26% of Wagon Wheel students were proficient or better, compared to 60.54% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, such as ranking 198 out of 5,605 California elementary schools for female students and 122 out of 669 for multi-racial students in English Language Arts/Literacy.

Wagon Wheel Elementary consistently outperforms the nearby schools in the Capistrano Unified School District, such as Oso Grande Elementary, Carl Hankey Elementary, and Chaparral Elementary, in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics proficiency rates. The school has maintained a high level of academic performance over the years, with a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has improved from 708 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 252 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public K-5

30912 Bridle Path
Coto De Caza, CA 92679-5360

(949) 589-1953

District: Capistrano Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,747

Students who attend Wagon Wheel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Las Flores Middle
High:	Tesoro High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.4%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Asian:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wagon Wheel Elementary ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wagon Wheel Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), two or more races (12.5%), Asian (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wagon Wheel Elementary is 22.3, which is the 12^th best among 34 elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wagon Wheel Elementary is $9,747, which is the 15^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Capistrano Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wagon Wheel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wagon Wheel Elementary 252^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Wagon Wheel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Capistrano Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Unified 204^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wagon Wheel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	96.49	152^nd	4809	96.8%
2005	95.54	186^th	4822	96.1%
2006	93.05	325^th	4818	93.3%
2007	91.93	409^th	5113	92.0%
2008	85.28	742^nd	5113	85.5%
2009	88.53	554^th	5193	89.3%
2010	83.97	781^st	5314	85.3%
2011	91.87	324^th	5377	94.0%
2012	89.69	436^th	5390	91.9%
2013	85.82	708^th	5530	87.2%
2015	92.17	496^th	5611	91.2%
2016	93.07	437^th	5614	92.2%
2017	94.13	388^th	5692	93.2%
2018	94.11	358^th	5662	93.7%
2019	92.51	479^th	5789	91.7%
2022	96.05	285^th	5883	95.2%
2023	96.52	229^th	5874	96.1%
2024	96.14	252^nd	5862	95.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.03	273^rd	445	38.7%
2024	78.89	122^nd	669	81.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.46	62^nd	5374	98.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.06	440^th	5413	91.9%
2019	86.36	755^th	5492	86.3%
2022	95.21	284^th	5635	95.0%
2023	97.11	121^st	5617	97.8%
2024	95.94	198^th	5605	96.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	98.84	30^th	2128	98.6%
2019	99.52	16^th	2585	99.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.76	333^rd	5431	93.9%
2019	94.89	259^th	5510	95.3%
2022	95.57	265^th	5663	95.3%
2023	93.82	376^th	5650	93.3%
2024	94.80	297^th	5636	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wagon Wheel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	81.09	413^th	2737	84.9%
2019	79.94	467^th	2834	83.5%
2022	83.89	310^th	2726	88.6%
2023	81.75	364^th	2662	86.3%
2024	79.16	451^st	2647	83.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wagon Wheel Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	720	7	35	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	819
1999	896	9	46	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2000	986	9	60	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2001	880	5	53	62	7	n/a	n/a	1	1008
2002	978	7	59	58	4	n/a	n/a	27	1133
2003	978	7	59	58	4	n/a	n/a	27	1133
2004	938	9	53	40	4	n/a	n/a	37	1081
2005	873	10	56	28	3	n/a	n/a	54	1024
2006	843	7	56	21	2	n/a	n/a	64	993
2007	766	11	49	19	2	n/a	n/a	58	905
2008	762	11	46	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
2009	694	8	50	23	1	2	82	0	860
2010	629	11	47	69	4	1	62	0	823
2011	542	8	55	60	2	0	61	0	728
2012	530	8	46	62	1	0	58	0	705
2013	497	8	40	59	1	0	50	0	655
2014	457	7	31	57	1	0	55	0	608
2015	409	4	29	61	0	0	51	0	554
2016	384	3	27	66	0	0	51	0	531
2017	347	4	29	59	0	0	41	0	480
2018	304	2	29	51	0	0	40	0	426
2019	285	1	36	43	0	0	49	0	414
2020	287	1	42	45	0	0	47	0	422
2021	262	0	41	39	0	0	51	0	393
2022	294	0	39	41	2	0	48	0	424
2023	279	5	55	46	0	0	46	0	431
2024	288	3	55	45	0	0	56	0	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wagon Wheel Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	819	34.0	24.1	1.6
1999	1018	45.5	22.4	0.6
2000	1129	50.5	22.4	1.2
2001	1008	45.0	22.4	1.3
2002	1133	48.0	23.6	1
2003	1133	48.0	23.6	1
2004	1081	46.0	23.5	0.8
2005	1024	42.0	24.4	0.8
2006	993	42.0	23.6	0.8
2007	905	38.0	23.8	0.7
2008	841	41.0	20.5	1.7
2009	860	38.0	22.1	2.9
2010	823	29.0	28.3	2.7
2011	728	n/a	n/a	3.2
2012	705	25.6	27.5	n/a
2013	655	21.8	30.0	3.1
2014	608	19.0	32.0	2.8
2015	554	18.0	30.7	3.2
2016	531	17.0	31.2	4.7
2017	480	16.0	30.0	4.2
2018	426	14.0	30.4	6.8
2019	414	14.0	29.5	6
2020	422	n/a	n/a	5.5
2021	393	15.5	25.2	5.3
2022	424	17.2	24.5	6.6
2023	431	18.0	23.9	14.6
2024	447	20.0	22.3	13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wagon Wheel Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	819	34.0	24.1	1.6
1999	1018	45.5	22.4	0.6
2000	1129	50.5	22.4	1.2
2001	1008	45.0	22.4	1.3
2002	1133	48.0	23.6	1
2003	1133	48.0	23.6	1
2004	1081	46.0	23.5	0.8
2005	1024	42.0	24.4	0.8
2006	993	42.0	23.6	0.8
2007	905	38.0	23.8	0.7
2008	841	41.0	20.5	1.7
2009	860	38.0	22.1	2.9
2010	823	29.0	28.3	2.7
2011	728	n/a	n/a	3.2
2012	705	25.6	27.5	n/a
2013	655	21.8	30.0	3.1
2014	608	19.0	32.0	2.8
2015	554	18.0	30.7	3.2
2016	531	17.0	31.2	4.7
2017	480	16.0	30.0	4.2
2018	426	14.0	30.4	6.8
2019	414	14.0	29.5	6
2020	422	n/a	n/a	5.5
2021	393	15.5	25.2	5.3
2022	424	17.2	24.5	6.6
2023	431	18.0	23.9	14.6
2024	447	20.0	22.3	13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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