Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Grande Elementary serves the western part of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.8 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vista Grande Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Vista Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#359 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
55%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
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)10.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Vista Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary School?
355 students attend Vista Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Vista Grande Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Grande Elementary School?
Vista Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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