Enrollment
727
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenfield, CA
Vista Verde Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vista Verde Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061608002266
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Verde Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Verde Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061608002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Verde Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Verde Middle
Vista Verde Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Greenfield, California, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,815 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #369.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Greenfield Union Elementary also operates Oak Avenue Elementary (693 students) and Mary Chapa Academy (686 students) alongside Vista Verde Middle.
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 Middle compares
Vista Verde Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 98.3%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Vista Verde Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield Union Elementary, which includes Vista Verde Middle.
$14,838
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 71.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Chapa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Seco Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Verde Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~727 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista Verde Middle
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Verde Middle?
74.7% of students at Vista Verde Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Verde Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vista Verde Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Greenfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Verde Middle?
Vista Verde Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenfield on the city page.
Is Vista Verde Middle a good school?
Vista Verde Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Greenfield Union Elementary?
Besides Vista Verde Middle, Greenfield Union Elementary also operates Oak Avenue Elementary (693 students), Mary Chapa Academy (686 students), and Cesar Chavez Elementary (642 students). See the Greenfield Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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