Chaparral Elementary School

29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chaparral Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#243 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chaparral Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chaparral Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
10%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chaparral Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?
Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladera Ranch Elementary School, Oso Grande Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
627 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chaparral Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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