Enrollment
264
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, CA
Vista Del Valle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Valle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060876000896
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Valle Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Valle Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Valle Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Del Valle Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Del Valle Elementary
Vista Del Valle Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Claremont, California, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 669 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #603, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (648 students): Vista Del Valle Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 28.2:1).
Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students) and El Roble Intermediate (952 students) alongside Vista Del Valle 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 Vista Del Valle Elementary compares
Vista Del Valle 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,121
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 77.7%
White 9.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Vista Del Valle Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes Vista Del Valle Elementary.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Vista Del Valle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Roble Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Valle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Condit Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Sumner Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 25:1 students per teacher
Oakmont Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 20.8:1 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 (~264 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Valle Elementary
How many students attend Vista Del Valle Elementary?
Vista Del Valle Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Valle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Valle Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Vista Del Valle Elementary?
46.3% of students at Vista Del Valle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Valle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Valle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Valle Elementary?
Vista Del Valle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Vista Del Valle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Valle Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
Is Vista Del Valle Elementary a good school?
Vista Del Valle Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Claremont Unified?
Besides Vista Del Valle Elementary, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), El Roble Intermediate (952 students), and Chaparral Elementary (648 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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