- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062628014375 · Mountain View, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 23:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students)
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Isaac Newton G
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
860 students
- Crittenden Mid
Crittenden Middle
616 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
461 students
- Edith Landels
Edith Landels Elementary
399 students
- Amy Imai Eleme
Amy Imai Elementary
388 students
- This school
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
368 students
What this shows Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compares
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,471
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Mountain View Whisman reports $22,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.