Enrollment
774
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Vista Verde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Verde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063697011744
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Verde Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Verde Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Elementary ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697011744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Verde Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Verde Elementary
Vista Verde Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Victorville, California, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 774 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,640 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 774 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Snowline Joint Unified spends $12,967 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Victorville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (1,014 students): Vista Verde Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 26:1).
Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students) and Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students) alongside Vista Verde 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 Verde Elementary compares
Vista Verde 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$12,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 7.4%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Vista Verde Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snowline Joint Unified, which includes Vista Verde Elementary.
$12,967
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 76.7%
Federal 8.5%
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 Verde Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Verde Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Verde Elementary
How many students attend Vista Verde Elementary?
Vista Verde Elementary has 774 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Verde Elementary?
67.7% of students at Vista Verde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Verde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Verde Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Verde Elementary?
Vista Verde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Verde Elementary rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Elementary ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
Is Vista Verde Elementary a good school?
Vista Verde Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. 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 Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Vista Verde Elementary, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Quail Valley Middle (870 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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