Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oso Grande 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oso Grande Elementary School 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
Oso Grande Elementary School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
867 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Oso Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oso Grande Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oso Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Oso Grande Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oso Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Oso Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladera Ranch Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oso Grande Elementary School?
867 students attend Oso Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oso Grande Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oso Grande Elementary School?
Oso Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oso Grande Elementary School offer ?
Oso Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oso Grande Elementary School part of?
Oso Grande Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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