Enrollment
471
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Valle Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valle Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060795000764
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valle Vista Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valle Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valle Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valle Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valle Vista Elementary
Valle Vista Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, California, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% 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 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #383.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rancho Cucamonga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ruth Musser Middle (941 students): Valle Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 23:1).
Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students) and Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students) alongside Valle 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 Valle Vista Elementary compares
Valle 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,495
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 66.2%
White 18.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Valle 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 Central Elementary, which includes Valle Vista Elementary.
$13,495
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 69.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Valle Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Musser Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Gulch Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valle Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ruth Musser Middle
Standard public school
941 students 23:1 students per teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Los Amigos Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Dona Merced Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Cucamonga Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 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 (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valle Vista Elementary
How many students attend Valle Vista Elementary?
Valle Vista Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valle Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valle Vista Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valle Vista Elementary?
44.4% of students at Valle Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valle Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valle Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valle Vista Elementary?
Valle Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valle Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Valle Vista Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
Is Valle Vista Elementary a good school?
Valle Vista Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Central Elementary?
Besides Valle Vista Elementary, Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students), Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students), and Cucamonga Middle (662 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.
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