Capistrano Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Modesto, California 95354 · Empire Union Elementary
#3593 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#40438 of 50,301 nationally
About Capistrano Elementary
Capistrano Elementary is a public elementary located in Modesto, in the Empire Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 469 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3593rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (44th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 469.
There are 72 schools in Modesto; Capistrano Elementary ranks 37th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Capistrano Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capistrano Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students · 1.1 km away
El Vista Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
447 students · 1.3 km away
Lakewood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 1.6 km away
Peter Johansen High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,029 students · 2.0 km away
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students · 2.2 km away
La Loma Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students · 2.3 km away
Christine Sipherd Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students · 2.3 km away
Rose Avenue Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students · 2.7 km away
Alice N. Stroud Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students · 2.8 km away
Norman N. Glick Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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469 students
Silver Oak Elementary
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469 students
Muir Elementary
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Riverview Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capistrano Elementary a good school?
Capistrano Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3593 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Capistrano Elementary rank in California?
Capistrano Elementary ranks #3593 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #40438 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capistrano Elementary?
Capistrano Elementary had 469 students in 2025.
Is Capistrano Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Capistrano Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capistrano Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capistrano Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.