- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Vista San Gabriel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista San Gabriel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064281009209
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista San Gabriel Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista San Gabriel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista San Gabriel Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Wilsona Elementary · California
NCES ID 064281009209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Vista San Gabriel Elementary grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 064281009209 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.2:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Challenger Middle (403 students)
Vista San Gabriel Elementary grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Vista San Gabriel Elementary compares
Vista San Gabriel Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$20,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 11.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Vista San Gabriel Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wilsona Elementary reports $20,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista San Gabriel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista San Gabriel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Palmdale
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Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
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Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
962 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
945 students 27:1 students per teacher
Gregg Anderson Academy
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893 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Vista Elementary
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886 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Palmdale Learning Plaza
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800 students 22.9:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista San Gabriel Elementary
How many students attend Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista San Gabriel Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 San Gabriel Elementary?
87.2% of students at Vista San Gabriel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista San Gabriel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
Vista San Gabriel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 San Gabriel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista San Gabriel Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilsona Elementary?
Besides Vista San Gabriel Elementary, Wilsona Elementary also operates Challenger Middle (403 students). See the Wilsona Elementary district page for the complete list.