Enrollment
368
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain View, CA
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062628014375
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Whisman · California
NCES ID 062628014375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Mountain View, California, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 906 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #487.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mountain View Whisman spends $21,080 per pupil, 28% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mountain View's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stevenson Elementary (461 students): Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 24.3:1).
Mountain View Whisman also operates Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students) and Crittenden Middle (616 students) alongside Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary.
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 Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compares
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 29.6%
White 22.8%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain View Whisman, which includes Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary.
$21,080
Per student
+28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.8%
State 13.5%
Federal 4.7%
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 Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crittenden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith Landels Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amy Imai Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain View
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Edith Landels Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amy Imai Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Springer Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
How many students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain View, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
25.4% of students at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is Asian at 29.6% of enrollment, in Mountain View, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View on the city page.
Is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary a good school?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Mountain View Whisman?
Besides Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary, Mountain View Whisman also operates Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students), Crittenden Middle (616 students), and Stevenson Elementary (461 students). See the Mountain View Whisman district page for the complete list.
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