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Capistrano Elementary

Empire Union Elementary · Stanislaus County · 400 Capistrano Drive, Modesto, CA 95354-3243

(209) 521-8664 · web.empire.k12.ca.us/capistrano/default.htm

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2/10
#4689
Rank 4689 out of 5,722
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4633 · 19th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4446 · 22nd percentile
Science2/10 · #4818 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Capistrano Elementary sits in the heart of Modesto, a Central Valley city known for its agricultural roots, car culture nostalgia, and tight-knit working-class neighborhoods. The school serves families in the Empire Union district who are looking for a community-centered environment, and while test scores currently sit below state averages, there's a real sense of neighborhood investment here that numbers don't always capture. Families who live nearby and value a school that's woven into the fabric of their community — rather than one they'd commute across town to reach — will find Capistrano a familiar and accessible choice.

Student Demographics

242 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
186 (77%)
White
20 (8%)
Asian
14 (6%)
African American
14 (6%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners76 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged224 (93%)
Students with Disabilities41 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

469
Enrollment
20.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3724 · 38th percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found