Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alamosa Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alamosa Park Elementary serves the northwest part of Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 1.2 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alamosa Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alamosa Park Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alamosa Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamosa Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1668 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamosa Park Elementary School's ranking?
Alamosa Park Elementary School is ranked #1668 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alamosa Park Elementary School often compared to?
Alamosa Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Empresa Elementary School, Casita Center For Science/math/technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alamosa Park Elementary School?
549 students attend Alamosa Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Alamosa Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% 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 Alamosa Park Elementary School?
Alamosa Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alamosa Park Elementary School offer ?
Alamosa Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alamosa Park Elementary School part of?
Alamosa Park Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alamosa Park Elementary School located?
Alamosa Park Elementary School is located in the Guajome neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Guajome.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is an amazing school! My daughter receives a high level of academic instruction and still has time to enjoy building in the Maker Space and going to art and music every week. How great is that! Principal and teachers put kids first at all time. We love our school!
5 10/10/2025
This is a very great school! The teachers and students work very well together, and everyone is kind to each other. This is a very high-achieving school and has been recognized as an Honor-Roll School. I highly recommend this school to anyone out there and would love for you to try it out if you are interested. The teachers are very nice and Alamosa is a little bit of a try-it-out school. They let children explore with different enrichment activities in the school and let kids decide what they like. This is a very great school again and highly recommend this school for anyone who is interested. Thanks.
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