- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Gatos, CA
Alta Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064032006667
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Gatos · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Los Gatos, CA.
School address
District: Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064032006667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Alta Vista Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 064032006667 · Los Gatos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 27.8:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle (1,068 students)
Alta Vista Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Middle
Union Middle
1,068 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
903 students
- Carlton Elemen
Carlton Elementary
656 students
- Oster Elementa
Oster Elementary
627 students
- This school
Alta Vista Elementary
584 students
- Guadalupe Elem
Guadalupe Elementary
537 students
What this shows Alta Vista Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Elementary compares
Alta Vista Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.0%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Alta Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oster Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guadalupe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Gatos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Daves Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Blossom Hill Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 23:1 students per teacher
Loma Prieta Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
174 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Elementary
Standard public school
64 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Elementary
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Gatos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Elementary?
5.7% of students at Alta Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Elementary is Asian at 43.0% of enrollment, in Los Gatos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Gatos?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Los Gatos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Los Gatos on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Elementary?
Besides Alta Vista Elementary, Union Elementary also operates Union Middle (1,068 students), Dartmouth Middle (903 students), and Carlton Elementary (656 students). See the Union Elementary district page for the complete list.