- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, CA
Vineyard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vineyard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847004415
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineyard Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 26
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineyard Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Elementary ranks #2 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Vineyard Elementary shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 062847004415 · Ontario, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 21.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Vineyard Elementary shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vineyard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
Vineyard Elementary
562 students
What this shows Vineyard Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineyard Elementary compares
Vineyard 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$21,832
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
Asian 3.9%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Vineyard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vineyard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineyard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Central Language Academy
Standard public school
736 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Richard Haynes Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Berlyn Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vineyard Elementary
How many students attend Vineyard Elementary?
Vineyard Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vineyard Elementary?
71.2% of students at Vineyard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineyard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vineyard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineyard Elementary?
Vineyard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vineyard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Elementary ranks #2 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Vineyard Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.