- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vista Verde Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063697011744 · Victorville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 26.7:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Vista Verde Elementary held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Verde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- This school 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- Phelan Element 743
Phelan Elementary
743 students
What this shows Vista Verde Elementary reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Verde Elementary compares
Vista Verde 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,356
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
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.
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
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~774 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 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 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.
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.