Enrollment
329
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Rancho Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004619
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Vista Elementary earns 53/100 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 3
- public schools in Rolling Hills Estates · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rancho Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rancho Vista Elementary
Rancho Vista Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rolling Hills Estates, California, enrolling 329 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the California average.
Enrollment of 329 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rolling Hills Estates's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dapplegray Elementary (639 students): Rancho Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 24.6:1).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students) and Palos Verdes High (1,484 students) alongside Rancho 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 Rancho Vista Elementary compares
Rancho 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,775
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 37.1%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Rancho Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, which includes Rancho Vista Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Rancho Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 Rolling Hills Estates
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rancho Vista Elementary
How many students attend Rancho Vista Elementary?
Rancho Vista Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Vista Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Vista Elementary?
11.2% of students at Rancho Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Vista Elementary is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Vista Elementary?
Rancho Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Rancho Vista Elementary rank among public schools in Rolling Hills Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rolling Hills Estates on the city page.
Is Rancho Vista Elementary a good school?
Rancho Vista Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Rancho Vista 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.
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