- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Pasadena, CA
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arroyo Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063750006332
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arroyo Vista Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in South Pasadena · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arroyo Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: South Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 063750006332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Arroyo Vista Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063750006332 · South Pasadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 23:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students)
Arroyo Vista Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arroyo Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Senior High
1,536 students
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Middle
1,096 students
- Marengo Elemen
Marengo Elementary
783 students
- This school
Arroyo Vista Elementary
667 students
- Monterey Hills 570
Monterey Hills Elementary
570 students
What this shows Arroyo Vista Elementary reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arroyo Vista Elementary compares
Arroyo 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,308
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.6%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 17.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Arroyo Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Pasadena Unified reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arroyo Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pasadena Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marengo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arroyo Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in South Pasadena
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Vista Elementary
How many students attend Arroyo Vista Elementary?
Arroyo Vista Elementary has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arroyo Vista Elementary?
15.7% of students at Arroyo Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arroyo Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arroyo Vista Elementary is Asian at 30.6% of enrollment, in South Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arroyo Vista Elementary?
Arroyo Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arroyo Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in South Pasadena Unified?
Besides Arroyo Vista Elementary, South Pasadena Unified also operates South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students), South Pasadena Middle (1,096 students), and Marengo Elementary (783 students). See the South Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.