- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, CA
Vista Grande Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Grande Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063513005960
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Grande Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Grande Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vista Grande Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063513005960 · Danville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 24.7:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Vista Grande Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.2 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
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 544
Vista Grande Elementary
544 students
What this shows Vista Grande Elementary reports 544 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,351
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Vista Grande Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Valley Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Tassajara Hills Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 22:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Montair Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Grande Elementary
How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary?
Vista Grande Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Grande Elementary?
2.2% 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 White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Grande Elementary?
Vista Grande Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Vista Grande Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Grande Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Vista Grande Elementary, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.