- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indio, CA
Mountain Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060907008563
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Vista Elementary earns 16/100 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 11
- elementary schools in Indio · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Elementary ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Indio, CA.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907008563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mountain Vista Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060907008563 · Indio, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 20.7:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Coachella Valley High (2,300 students)
Mountain Vista Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coachella Vall
Coachella Valley High
2,300 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage High
1,875 students
- Toro Canyon Mi
Toro Canyon Middle
989 students
- Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez Elementary
961 students
- Coral Mountain 815
Coral Mountain Academy
815 students
- This school 599
Mountain Vista Elementary
599 students
What this shows Mountain Vista Elementary reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Vista Elementary compares
Mountain Vista Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$21,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Mountain Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coachella Valley Unified reports $21,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toro Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Mountain Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Indio
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 25:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Standard public school
748 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Standard public school
592 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 23.2:1 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Vista Elementary
How many students attend Mountain Vista Elementary?
Mountain Vista Elementary has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indio, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Mountain Vista Elementary?
64.2% of students at Mountain Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Indio, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Vista Elementary?
Mountain Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Mountain Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indio?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Elementary ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Indio, 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 Indio on the city page.
What other schools are in Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides Mountain Vista Elementary, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Toro Canyon Middle (989 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.