- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
California Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for California Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064119001246
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Avenue Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
California Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
California Avenue Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+46.2%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 064119001246 · Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 21:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
California Avenue Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+46.2%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 42
California Avenue Elementary
42 students
What this shows California Avenue Elementary reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Avenue Elementary compares
California Avenue Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 14.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, California Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Standard public school
744 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Breeze Hill Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Standard public school
740 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy Vista
Standard public school
651 students 25:1 students per teacher
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 22.3:1 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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Avenue Elementary
How many students attend California Avenue Elementary?
California Avenue Elementary has 42 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 California Avenue Elementary?
61.5% of students at California Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at California Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Avenue Elementary?
California Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 California Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides California Avenue Elementary, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.