Serving 873 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Esencia ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esencia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Esencia's student population of 873 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esencia ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esencia is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esencia's ranking?
Esencia is ranked #909 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Esencia?
873 students attend Esencia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Esencia students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esencia?
Esencia has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Esencia offer ?
Esencia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Esencia part of?
Esencia is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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