- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yuba City, CA
Butte Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Butte Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064347004175
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butte Vista Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Yuba City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butte Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347004175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Butte Vista Elementary held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 064347004175 · Yuba City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 20.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (1,695 students)
Butte Vista Elementary held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Butte Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
1,695 students
- Yuba City High
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- This school
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- Gray Avenue Mi 655
Gray Avenue Middle
655 students
What this shows Butte Vista Elementary reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butte Vista Elementary compares
Butte 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,452
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
White 26.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Butte Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butte Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yuba City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Avenue Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butte Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Yuba City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andros Karperos
Standard public school
1,181 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
914 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Tierra Buena Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Barry Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lincrest Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 24.6:1 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 (~853 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butte Vista Elementary
How many students attend Butte Vista Elementary?
Butte Vista Elementary has 853 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte Vista Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butte Vista Elementary?
37.5% of students at Butte Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butte Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Butte Vista Elementary is Asian at 31.1% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butte Vista Elementary?
Butte Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Butte Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides Butte Vista Elementary, Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students), Yuba City High (1,678 students), and Andros Karperos (1,181 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.