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Wood Canyon Elementary

23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

Ranked 1658 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Aliso Viejo
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Wood Canyon Elementary

23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

About Wood Canyon Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
410
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 37.56%
Asian 9.02%
Hispanic 37.56%
Black 0.73%
Two+ Races 14.88%
Native Am. 0%
White
37.56%
Asian
9.02%
Hispanic
37.56%
Black
0.73%
Two+ Races
14.88%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 410
43.17%
177 Female
56.83%
233 Male

Student Population

410 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

410 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wood Canyon Elementary Contact Information

Address

23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

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Phone

(949) 448-0012

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Led by competition winners
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 am - 2:05 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wood Canyon Elementary School has opened its School of Choice window for the 2026–2027 year, and applications are now being accepted. The school is also continuing TK and Kindergarten enrollment, with some orientation activities planned for incoming students. A few of these steps are still ongoing, but they give families a general idea of what to expect as the next school year gets closer.

FAQ

Q1. At what time does Wood Canyon Elementary School open every day?

Ans. The hours of operation vary based on the student’s grade level and day of the week. Parents can either consult their calendar for the year or contact the front office for confirmation.

Q2. Is before-and-after-school care offered at Wood Canyon Elementary School?

Ans. There may be before or after-school care available, depending on the program that year. It’s usually best to check with the school for current options.

Q3. How do students get grouped into classes?

Ans. Students are mostly grouped by grade level, but teachers may also consider things like learning needs and how the class fits together.

Q4. Can schools accept volunteers?

Ans. Schools such as Wood Canyon Elementary School frequently request volunteers for various activities throughout the year. To be able to volunteer, most schools require parents to complete a sign-up sheet and may require a minimal amount of clearance prior to volunteering.

Q5. What can new students expect at the beginning of the school year?

Ans. The first few days are usually about getting used to the new setting, meeting classmates, and learning routines. Teachers keep things simple so students can settle in more easily.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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