- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+163 students YoY
Hermosa Vista grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+67.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+163 students YoY 061704014573 · Hermosa Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 43:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students)
Hermosa Vista grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+67.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hermosa Vista in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermosa Valley
Hermosa Valley Elementary
589 students
- This school
Hermosa Vista
430 students
- Hermosa View E
Hermosa View Elementary
394 students
What this shows Hermosa Vista reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermosa Vista compares
Hermosa Vista 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,456
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.
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.
District finance for Hermosa Beach City Elementary reports $14,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 163.
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.
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.