- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Linda Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linda Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063432005501
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Vista Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #39 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Vista Elementary ranks #39 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Linda Vista Elementary grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063432005501 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 21.3:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Linda Vista Elementary grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linda Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 362
Linda Vista Elementary
362 students
What this shows Linda Vista Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Vista Elementary compares
Linda Vista Elementary 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 4.4%
White 3.9%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Linda Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linda Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Vista Elementary
How many students attend Linda Vista Elementary?
Linda Vista Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Vista Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linda Vista Elementary?
80.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Vista Elementary?
Linda Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linda Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Vista Elementary ranks #39 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Linda Vista Elementary, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.