Enrollment
430
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa Vista
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061704014573
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa Vista earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hermosa Beach · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for California
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa Vista has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Vista ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hermosa Beach, CA.
School address
District: Hermosa Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061704014573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermosa Vista compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermosa Vista
Hermosa Vista is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hermosa Beach, California, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 100% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.6% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 637 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #635, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Among Hermosa Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students): Hermosa Vista is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43:1 vs 23.6:1).
Hermosa Beach City Elementary also operates Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students) and Hermosa View Elementary (394 students) alongside Hermosa Vista.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermosa Vista compares
Hermosa Vista on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 100% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
43:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Two or More 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Hermosa Vista is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermosa Beach City Elementary, which includes Hermosa Vista.
$13,649
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 3.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hermosa Vista Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa Vista's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermosa Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Hermosa Vista's federal record.
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- Hermosa Beach City Elementary's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
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Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Vista
How many students attend Hermosa Vista?
Hermosa Vista has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista is 43:1, which is 100% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermosa Vista?
6.6% of students at Hermosa Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Vista?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Vista is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Hermosa Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Vista?
Hermosa Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hermosa Vista rank among elementary schools in Hermosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Vista ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hermosa Beach, 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 Hermosa Beach on the city page.
Is Hermosa Vista a good school?
Hermosa Vista earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hermosa Beach City Elementary?
Besides Hermosa Vista, Hermosa Beach City Elementary also operates Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students) and Hermosa View Elementary (394 students). See the Hermosa Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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