Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School often compared to?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith Landels Elementary School, Theuerkauf Elementary School, Amy Imai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School?
309 students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School offer ?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School part of?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.

School Reviews

5   2/23/2024
I Go to this school, Life is good here. Also, lunch and snacks are really good, such as P.E. is a good thing I love school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jeremy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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