Vista Grande Elementary School

1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vista Grande Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
615 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Vista Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2875 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vista Grande Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vista Grande Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vista Grande Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista Grande Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Vista Grande Elementary School is ranked #2875 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Vista Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuerte Elementary School, Elevate, Kumeyaay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary School?
615 students attend Vista Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Vista Grande Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Grande Elementary School?
Vista Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Grande Elementary School offer ?
Vista Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Grande Elementary School part of?
Vista Grande Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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