- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Vista Verde Middle held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061608002266 · Greenfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 23.5:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Avenue Elementary (693 students)
Vista Verde Middle held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Verde Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vista Verde Middle
727 students
- Oak Avenue Ele
Oak Avenue Elementary
693 students
- Mary Chapa Aca
Mary Chapa Academy
686 students
- Cesar Chavez E
Cesar Chavez Elementary
642 students
- Arroyo Seco Ac
Arroyo Seco Academy
571 students
What this shows Vista Verde Middle reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Verde Middle compares
Vista Verde Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Greenfield Union Elementary reports $17,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~727 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.