Enrollment
612
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, CA
Marina Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marina Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063060012268
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marina Vista Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marina Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marina Vista Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA.
School address
District: Pittsburg Unified · California
NCES ID 063060012268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marina Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marina Vista Elementary
Marina Vista Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburg, California, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2,051, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1224 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pittsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Medanos Elementary (665 students): Marina Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 22.9:1).
Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students) and Hillview Junior High (893 students) alongside Marina 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 Marina Vista Elementary compares
Marina 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$15,451
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 58.5%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 7.0%
White 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Marina Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg Unified, which includes Marina Vista Elementary.
$15,451
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 65.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 Marina Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Medanos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marina Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Medanos Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Delta View Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Stoneman Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Cove Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marina Vista Elementary
How many students attend Marina Vista Elementary?
Marina Vista Elementary has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marina Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marina Vista Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marina Vista Elementary?
73.1% of students at Marina Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marina Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marina Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marina Vista Elementary?
Marina Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower 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 Marina Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Marina Vista Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
Is Marina Vista Elementary a good school?
Marina Vista Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Pittsburg Unified?
Besides Marina Vista Elementary, Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students), Hillview Junior High (893 students), and Rancho Medanos Junior High (812 students). See the Pittsburg Unified district page for the complete list.
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