- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solana Beach, CA
Solana Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Solana Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699006284
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solana Vista Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Solana Beach · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Solana Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699006284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Solana Vista Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063699006284 · Solana Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 22.6:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students)
Solana Vista Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Solana Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solana Ranch E
Solana Ranch Elementary
482 students
- Skyline Elemen
Skyline Elementary
410 students
- Solana Highlan
Solana Highlands Elementary
384 students
- Solana Pacific
Solana Pacific Elementary
375 students
- Solana Santa F
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- This school
Solana Vista Elementary
317 students
What this shows Solana Vista Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solana Vista Elementary compares
Solana 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 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
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Solana Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Solana Beach Elementary reports $22,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solana Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solana Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solana Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Solana Beach
1 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solana Vista Elementary
How many students attend Solana Vista Elementary?
Solana Vista Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solana Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solana Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Solana Vista Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solana Vista Elementary?
21.0% of students at Solana Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solana Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Solana Vista Elementary is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Solana Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solana Vista Elementary?
Solana Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Solana Vista Elementary rank among public schools in Solana Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Solana Vista Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students), Skyline Elementary (410 students), and Solana Highlands Elementary (384 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.