Wagon Wheel Elementary School

30912 Bridle Path

School District

Capistrano Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 15, 2021

The school has been very disappointing. There are lots of opportunities to support below grade level work. My at grade level students are rarely challenged. I feel they are not being taught much new information from last year (we moved from another district). Learning is not fun. Even kindergarten is spending a great deal of time on the computer. Teachers are not providing small group instruction for reading. My kids rarely come home excited about school. We will be making a change next year. I do feel the school has good teachers. The structures decided upon by admin and at the district level aren’t supporting the success of high achieving kids.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2021

Caring teachers, students are held to reasonable but fair expectations for their behavior and academics. Homework load is reasonable. We have only had one teacher we didn't love, but she has (thankfully) left.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2020

We were new to this school this year, in the middle of the pandemic, and I can say this school has handled it all with such grace, common sense and care. The principal, staff and teachers are absolutely top notch. My children felt welcome and embraced by their peers and teachers since distance learning, and it has extended into in-person learning. There is a wonderful culture at this school...you see it in the everyday interactions of the parents, kids and staff. We feel so blessed to be Mustangs. So much pride at this school. Goooooo Mustangs!
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2020

8/10 good school, but there are some areas that need improvement
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2018

First day of the new 2018-2019 school year. My children are in good hands! WWE have over 70% students proficient in language, arts and math. The environment WWE provides students is exceptional. Positive Behavior is interwoven in the daily experiences inside and outside the classroom. I am excited to see the 2018 CA Distinguished School Award placed on the exterior of the school - it's an accomplishment as a result of the dedicated leadership and heart of our faculty. I am comforted to know the the program here support academic, social-emotional and behavioral learning across the board. I made the right choice by selecting Wagon Wheel Elementary as "school of choice," for my family.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018

Excellent so far. Kindergarten completed, on to first grade.
Submitted by other on January 29, 2018

Compassion and respect greatly lacking amongst the students at the school. School could benefit from programs and events during the school day to bring the students together to promote a sense of community.Staff and administration deny bullying, but it's common at this school site.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2017

Great elementary school. Solid teaching and dealing with all kinds of different kids and ages.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2016

My family and I have toured and considered the public and private schools in the area. After all the tours we decided Wagon Wheel was the school for our family. We have now been at the school for three years and we love the teachers and the small school feel. This past year the school received a new principle and she is doing great things for our school. Her energy is infectious and her desire to listen to what the teachers, students and parents want for the school is exciting. I am so excited to see what the future holds for our school.We are very happy with Wagon Wheel and would absolutely recommend it!!
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2016

AMAZING teachers. They are communicative, understanding & approachable. Parents are involved & community is supportive. Office staff is professional & helpful.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

A great school. Teachers and office staff go above and beyond. Have a child with special needs and they are taking care of special needs . I feel this is a safe and capable school.
Submitted by other on September 11, 2012

I just moved to the area and my children just started a few days ago. Very good so far, just don't have much to share yet.