Enrollment
387
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yorba Linda, CA
Linda Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linda Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066009616
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Vista Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.8:1
- large classes for California
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066009616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linda Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linda Vista Elementary
Linda Vista Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Yorba Linda, California, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.8:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 39% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the California average.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 948 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #62, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Yorba Linda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Travis Ranch (1,197 students): Linda Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.8:1 vs 23.9:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Linda Vista 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 Linda Vista Elementary compares
Linda Vista 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
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
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,989
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 291 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: 0.3 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
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Linda Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Linda Vista Elementary.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Linda Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Yorba Linda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Travis Ranch
Standard public school
1,197 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
794 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bryant Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Glenknoll Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linda Vista Elementary
How many students attend Linda Vista Elementary?
Linda Vista Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yorba Linda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary 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 Linda Vista Elementary?
21.5% of students at Linda Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linda Vista Elementary is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Vista Elementary?
Linda Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linda Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda on the city page.
Is Linda Vista Elementary a good school?
Linda Vista Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Linda Vista Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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