- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonita, CA
Valley Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000881
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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
Valley Vista Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bonita · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bonita, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Valley Vista Elementary shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 060861000881 · Bonita, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 19.7:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Valley Vista Elementary shrank from 587 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school
Valley Vista Elementary
513 students
What this shows Valley Vista Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Vista Elementary compares
Valley Vista Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$15,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
White 7.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Valley Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Bonita
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Vista Elementary
How many students attend Valley Vista Elementary?
Valley Vista Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Vista Elementary?
41.6% of students at Valley Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Bonita, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Vista Elementary?
Valley Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Valley Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bonita?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bonita, 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 Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Valley Vista Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.