- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Point Vicente Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Point Vicente Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004618
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point Vicente Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Point Vicente Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Point Vicente Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Point Vicente Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 062970004618 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 19.6:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Point Vicente Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Point Vicente Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- This school 334
Point Vicente Elementary
334 students
What this shows Point Vicente Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Point Vicente Elementary compares
Point Vicente 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
Asian 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Point Vicente Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Point Vicente Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Point Vicente Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Spur Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Soleado Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Catalina Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Vista Grande Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Point Vicente Elementary
How many students attend Point Vicente Elementary?
Point Vicente Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Vicente Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Point Vicente Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Point Vicente Elementary?
13.2% of students at Point Vicente Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point Vicente Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Point Vicente Elementary is Asian at 31.4% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point Vicente Elementary?
Point Vicente Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Point Vicente Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Point Vicente Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Point Vicente Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.