- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vista Grande Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062970004625 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 23.7:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Vista Grande Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Grande Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- This school 355
Vista Grande Elementary
355 students
What this shows Vista Grande Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Grande Elementary compares
Vista Grande Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,998
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.