Enrollment
355
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Vista Grande Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Grande Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004625
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Grande Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Grande Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Grande Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Grande Elementary
Vista Grande Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (55%) and White (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rancho Palos Verdes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Spur Elementary (540 students): Vista Grande Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 25.7:1).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students) and Palos Verdes High (1,484 students) alongside Vista Grande 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 Grande Elementary compares
Vista Grande 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$14,775
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Asian 55.2%
White 19.2%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Vista Grande Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, which includes Vista Grande Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Grande Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Grande Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Spur Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Soleado Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Catalina Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Point Vicente Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 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 (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Grande Elementary
How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary?
Vista Grande Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Grande Elementary?
8.0% of students at Vista Grande Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Grande Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Grande Elementary is Asian at 55.2% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Grande Elementary?
Vista Grande Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Grande Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Palos Verdes on the city page.
Is Vista Grande Elementary a good school?
Vista Grande Elementary earns 49/100 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Vista Grande Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.
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