- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Rancho Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064212009655
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Vista Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Vista Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212009655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Rancho Vista Elementary held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 064212009655 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 26.8:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (1,100 students)
Rancho Vista Elementary held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
1,100 students
- Esperanza Elem
Esperanza Elementary
962 students
- Sundown Elemen
Sundown Elementary
941 students
- Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson Academy
893 students
- This school
Rancho Vista Elementary
886 students
- Quartz Hill El
Quartz Hill Elementary
845 students
What this shows Rancho Vista Elementary reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Vista Elementary compares
Rancho 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 886 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 20.7%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Rancho Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Union Elementary reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregg Anderson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quartz Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
1,027 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
962 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
945 students 27:1 students per teacher
Gregg Anderson Academy
Standard public school
893 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Standard public school
800 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Daisy Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 29.8:1 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Vista Elementary
How many students attend Rancho Vista Elementary?
Rancho Vista Elementary has 886 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Vista Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Vista Elementary?
46.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Vista Elementary?
Rancho Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Rancho Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Vista Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Westside Union Elementary?
Besides Rancho Vista Elementary, Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students), Esperanza Elementary (962 students), and Sundown Elementary (941 students). See the Westside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.