Enrollment
486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Rio Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597006157
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597006157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Vista Elementary
Rio Vista Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #77, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Saugus Union spends $12,536 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canyon Country's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students): Rio Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.6:1 vs 28.3:1).
Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students) and Mountainview Elementary (917 students) alongside Rio 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 Rio Vista Elementary compares
Rio 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 13.4%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Rio Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus Union, which includes Rio Vista Elementary.
$12,536
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Rio Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Community Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista Elementary
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio Vista Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Vista Elementary?
43.2% 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 73.7% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Rio Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country on the city page.
Is Rio Vista Elementary a good school?
Rio Vista Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Saugus Union?
Besides Rio Vista Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Mountainview Elementary (917 students), and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.
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