Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hannalei 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hannalei Elementary serves the southeast part of Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hannalei Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Hannalei Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hannalei Elementary School is 0.28, which is less 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
#5583 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hannalei Elementary School's ranking?
Hannalei Elementary School is ranked #5583 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hannalei Elementary School often compared to?
Hannalei Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casita Center For Science/math/technology, T.h.e Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hannalei Elementary School?
480 students attend Hannalei Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hannalei Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hannalei Elementary School?
Hannalei Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hannalei Elementary School offer ?
Hannalei Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hannalei Elementary School part of?
Hannalei Elementary School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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