Arroyo Vista K-8 School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Arroyo Vista K-8 School is a suburban public school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California that is part of Capistrano Unified School District. It serves 518 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.7:1. Its teachers have had 56 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

518 Students

21 Teachers

23371 Arroyo Vis

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 View local requests

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Arroyo Vista K-8 School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Arroyo Vista K-8 School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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