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Tijeras Creek Elementary

23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, United States

+1 (949) 234-5300

http://tijerascreek.capousd.org/

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Tijeras Creek Elementary Overview

About This School

Tijeras Creek Elementary is a public elementary in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving 315 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1 with 12 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary at the school is $112,883, while the student-to-counselor ratio is 315:1. Students at Tijeras Creek Elementary represent a diverse demographic, with 50% identifying as White, 19% as Hispanic, 17% as Two or More Races, 13% as Asian, and 1% as Black. The student body is nearly evenly split by gender, consisting of 50% male and 49% female students.

315

Total Students

K-5

26:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

12 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Orange County

Students per Counselor

315:1

Tijeras Creek Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

26:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 24.4:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

315

Students per Counselor

Tijeras Creek Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$112,883

City Avg: $123,610

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio26:1

Students per Counselor315:1

Tijeras Creek Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.48%

Male

49.21%

Female

Total Enrollment: 315 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White50.48%

Hispanic18.73%

Asian12.7%

Black0.63%

Two or More Races17.14%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tijeras Creek Elementary

Q: What is Tijeras Creek Elementary?

A: Tijeras Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Q: How many students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary?

A: Tijeras Creek Elementary has approximately 315 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Tijeras Creek Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Tijeras Creek Elementary is 26:1.

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Detailed Information about Tijeras Creek Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Tijeras Creek Elementary - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Quick Facts about Tijeras Creek Elementary
School Name	Tijeras Creek Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
County	Orange County
Phone	+1 (949) 234-5300
Total Students	315
Student-Teacher Ratio	26:1
Full-Time Teachers	12
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Tijeras Creek Elementary

What is Tijeras Creek Elementary?

Tijeras Creek Elementary is a elementary public located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

How many students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary?

Tijeras Creek Elementary has approximately 315 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tijeras Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tijeras Creek Elementary is 26:1.

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