- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aptos, CA
Mar Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mar 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 062949004545
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mar Vista Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Aptos · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mar Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mar Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aptos, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949004545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mar Vista Elementary shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062949004545 · Aptos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Mar Vista Elementary shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mar Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 270
Mar Vista Elementary
270 students
What this shows Mar Vista Elementary reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mar Vista Elementary compares
Mar Vista Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$20,320
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Mar Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mar Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mar Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Aptos
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mar Vista Elementary
How many students attend Mar Vista Elementary?
Mar Vista Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aptos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mar Vista Elementary is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Mar Vista Elementary?
36.6% of students at Mar Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mar Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mar Vista Elementary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Aptos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mar Vista Elementary?
Mar Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mar Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Aptos?
By Resource Investment Index, Mar Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aptos, 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 Aptos on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Mar Vista Elementary, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.