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#132 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 1% in state

San Onofre Elementary

Elementary School · Fallbrook Union Elementary · San Clemente, CA

A Fallbrook Union Elementary elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Pate Rd., San Clemente, CA 92672

  • Math 70% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.5 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+35.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$21,116
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at San Onofre Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 73% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where San Onofre Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,467/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Clemente), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,991

Median home value

$1,240,000

Median rent

$2,370/mo

College educated

48.4%

Homeownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concordia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.6 mi501Compare →
Talega Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition3.2privateK–122.6 mi96Compare →
Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–83.4 mi186Compare →
St Michaels Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–83.7 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fallbrook Union Elementary

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$21,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Onofre Elementary is listed in Fallbrook Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Onofre Elementary

San Onofre Elementary is a public elementary school in San Clemente, CA, part of Fallbrook Union Elementary, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about San Onofre Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

San Onofre Elementary School is part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) 1. The school has received multiple recognitions for academic performance and student success. In January 2026, it was recognized as a 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School 1. Additionally, the school was highlighted for student success when FUESD received Acorn Award Recognition in March 2026 1. San Onofre Elementary also earned distinction on the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) California Honor Roll List for the 2025-26 period, an achievement celebrated with a special flag ceremony in April 2026 1. The district itself was named a STAR District by the Educational Results Partnership in October 2025, with four schools, including San Onofre, earning Honor Roll distinction 1. Administrative updates regarding leadership were shared with the community in August 2025 1. Registration for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten opened in April 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. sos.fuesd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Onofre Elementary

What grades does San Onofre Elementary serve?

San Onofre Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend San Onofre Elementary?

San Onofre Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Onofre Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at San Onofre Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Onofre Elementary rank in CA?

San Onofre Elementary ranks #132 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Onofre Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

San Onofre Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at San Onofre Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Onofre Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Onofre Elementary a charter school?

No, San Onofre Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Onofre Elementary a Title I school?

No, San Onofre Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Onofre Elementary?

62.9% of students at San Onofre Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 92672)
37,470
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92672; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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