Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Verde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Verde Elementary School's student population of 731 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Verde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Verde Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8706 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Vista Verde Elementary School is ranked #8706 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Verde Elementary School?
731 students attend Vista Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Vista Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Verde Elementary School?
Vista Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Verde Elementary School offer ?
Vista Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Verde Elementary School part of?
Vista Verde Elementary School is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District.
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