Enrollment
904
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Mojave Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mojave Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064104009202
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mojave Vista Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #22 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mojave Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mojave Vista Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Elementary · California
NCES ID 064104009202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mojave Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mojave Vista Elementary
Mojave Vista Elementary is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Victorville, California, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 904 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 941 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #855, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Victorville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (1,014 students): Mojave Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.1:1 vs 26:1).
Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students) and Discovery School of the Arts (902 students) alongside Mojave 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 Mojave Vista Elementary compares
Mojave 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$14,313
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 70.2%
African American 16.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Mojave Vista Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Elementary, which includes Mojave Vista Elementary.
$14,313
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 Mojave Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery School of the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger School of Sports and Fitness | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mojave Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Verde Elementary
Standard public school
774 students 26.7:1 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 (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mojave Vista Elementary
How many students attend Mojave Vista Elementary?
Mojave Vista Elementary has 904 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave Vista Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mojave Vista Elementary?
86.9% of students at Mojave Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mojave Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mojave Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mojave Vista Elementary?
Mojave Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mojave Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mojave Vista Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
Is Mojave Vista Elementary a good school?
Mojave Vista Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Victor Elementary?
Besides Mojave Vista Elementary, Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students), Discovery School of the Arts (902 students), and Challenger School of Sports and Fitness (843 students). See the Victor Elementary district page for the complete list.
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