- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Vista Square Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Square Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000882
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Square Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #29 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Square Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Square Elementary ranks #29 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Vista Square Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060861000882 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 20.5:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Vista Square Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Square Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school
Vista Square Elementary
554 students
What this shows Vista Square Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Square Elementary compares
Vista Square 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$15,904
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Vista Square Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Square Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Square Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Square Elementary
How many students attend Vista Square Elementary?
Vista Square Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Square Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Square Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Square Elementary?
75.1% of students at Vista Square Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Square Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Square Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Square Elementary?
Vista Square Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Square Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Square Elementary ranks #29 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Vista Square Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.