- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Federal NCES profile for Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064119006816
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.8:1
- large classes for California
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119006816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 064119006816 · Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 29.8:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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 744
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
744 students
What this shows Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology compares
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 36.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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 Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology'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.
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
Bobier Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 26.8:1 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
How many students attend Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is 29.8:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
26.2% of students at Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
The largest demographic group at Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology?
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology ranks #4 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 Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology, 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.