- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fillmore, CA
Rio Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio 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 061380001558
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Fillmore · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fillmore, CA.
School address
District: Fillmore Unified · California
NCES ID 061380001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rio Vista Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061380001558 · Fillmore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 24:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students)
Rio Vista Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fillmore Senio
Fillmore Senior High
1,007 students
- Fillmore Middl
Fillmore Middle
813 students
- This school
Rio Vista Elementary
553 students
- San Cayetano E
San Cayetano Elementary
514 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
430 students
- Piru Elementar 272
Piru Elementary
272 students
What this shows Rio Vista Elementary reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Vista Elementary compares
Rio 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$19,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 9.4%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Rio Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fillmore Unified reports $19,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piru Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fillmore
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista Elementary
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio Vista Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fillmore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Vista Elementary?
47.5% of students at Rio Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rio Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Fillmore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio 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 Rio Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fillmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Fillmore, 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 Fillmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Fillmore Unified?
Besides Rio Vista Elementary, Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students), Fillmore Middle (813 students), and San Cayetano Elementary (514 students). See the Fillmore Unified district page for the complete list.