- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Maryland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maryland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064119011769
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maryland Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Maryland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maryland Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119011769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Maryland Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 064119011769 · Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 23.3:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Maryland Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maryland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 466
Maryland Elementary
466 students
What this shows Maryland Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maryland Elementary compares
Maryland 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
73.6%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Maryland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maryland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maryland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Standard public school
744 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Breeze Hill Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Standard public school
740 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy Vista
Standard public school
651 students 25:1 students per teacher
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 22.3:1 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maryland Elementary
How many students attend Maryland Elementary?
Maryland Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryland Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maryland Elementary?
82.2% of students at Maryland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maryland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maryland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maryland Elementary?
Maryland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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 Maryland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Maryland Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Maryland Elementary, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.