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Enrollment
556
Elementary
DISTRICT 566 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VISTA UNIFIED·NCES 064119006820
Monte Vista Elementary
1720 Monte Vista Rd., Vista, CA 92084 · (760) 726-0410 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL556 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 41% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
309 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 137 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 86 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 83 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 79 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 84 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (137) is 63% larger than its 5th grade class (84).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
44.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +8.1pp since 2014
Math
42.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +10.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 42 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 18.4% | 25.7% | 20.4% | 35.5% |
| Math | 14.0% | 28.4% | 25.5% | 32.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.1% | 42.4% |
| 2023-24 | 35.2% | 35.0% |
| 2022-23 | 43.2% | 40.6% |
| 2021-22 | 38.6% | 32.0% |
| 2018-19 | 44.0% | 36.5% |
| 2017-18 | 52.6% | 41.9% |
| 2016-17 | 49.6% | 46.7% |
| 2015-16 | 43.0% | 44.0% |
| 2014-15 | 36.0% | 32.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
39.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 39% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 47% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Monte Vista Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary's state test result (39.1% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Elementary this school | 556 | 55.6% | 39.1% |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary Lincoln | 557 | 53.3% | 39.6% |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria | 502 | 56.2% | 33.1% |
| Pine Grove Elementary Santa Maria | 569 | 58.7% | 51.4% |
| Northlake Hills Elementary Castaic | 556 | 59.2% | 53.8% |
| Citrus Glen Elementary Ventura | 491 | 58.7% | 33.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Monte Vista Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.1% | #2,577 of 5,151 | #234 of 392 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.4% | #2,116 of 5,172 ▲ 484 | #201 of 393 ▲ 31 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.1% | #2,543 of 5,172 ▲ 663 | #240 of 393 ▲ 42 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.9pp | #939 of 5,116 | #57 of 387 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 556 | #1,797 of 5,915 | #129 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.2:1 | #3,882 of 5,352 | #288 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.0% | #1,926 of 5,354 | #203 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.6% | #3,667 of 5,625 | #234 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.5% | #734 of 1,139 | #58 of 97 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
556
+84 (+18%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 813
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
was 26.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 556 | 23 | 24.2:1 | 56% (309) |
| 2023-24 | 504 | 20 | 25.2:1 | 53% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 450 | 20.5 | 21.9:1 | 59% (264) |
| 2020-21 | 472 | 18 | 26.2:1 | 63% (299) |
| 2017-18 | 527 | 22 | 23.9:1 | 65% (343) |
| 2015-16 | 548 | 23 | 23.8:1 | 64% (352) |
| 2010-11 | 543 | N/A | N/A | 52% (284) |
| 2000-01 | 748 | 39 | 19.2:1 | 43% (322) |
| 1990-91 | 813 | 33 | 24.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Monte Vista Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (527 to 556); teachers up 5% (22 to 23).
About Monte Vista Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school based in Vista, California. The school enrolls 556 students, from kindergarten through 5.
Federal data list 28 schools in Vista Unified, with 18,969 students enrolled.
Hispanic students are the majority at Monte Vista Elementary, with 54% of enrollment. After that, the student body is 33% White and 8% multiracial. Among all residents of San Diego County, the Hispanic share is about 35%. Pick two students at random and there is a 59% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Monte Vista Elementary employs 23 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 24.2:1. This ratio sits 1.9 above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 56% in 2024-25. For comparison, public schools in San Diego County average 54%.
Monte Vista Elementary is graded C+ by allk12, scoring above 41% of California public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Monte Vista Elementary is 7.9 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 39.1% actual, 47.0% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in California.
Recent Census Bureau figures for San Diego County show that the median household income is $106,268, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Monte Vista Elementary is one of 766 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is Beaumont Elementary, at about 0.8 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. By average proficiency, Monte Vista Elementary is 2nd among 7 schools close by.
Monte Vista Elementary has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Enrollment grew 18% from its 2020-21 level of 472. The ratio was 26.2:1 in 2020-21 and 24.2:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Monte Vista Elementary, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vista Unified
- Rancho Buena Vista HighHigh · 1,949 students
- Vista HighHigh · 1,746 students
- Mission Vista HighHigh · 1,670 students
- Madison MiddleMiddle · 1,158 students
- Roosevelt MiddleMiddle · 866 students
- Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathMiddle · 836 students
Other schools in Vista
- Rancho Buena Vista HighHigh · 1,949 students
- Vista HighHigh · 1,746 students
- Guajome Park Academy CharterCombined · 1,355 students
- Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and MathMiddle · 836 students
- Vista Innovation and Design AcademyMiddle · 834 students
- Casita Center for Science/Math/TechnologyElementary · 744 students
Other Monte Vista Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 3 states are named Monte Vista Elementary. Monte Vista Elementary is the 7th largest of the 14.
- Monte Vista ElementaryLancaster, CA · 788 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryEl Monte, CA · 785 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryMurrieta, CA · 769 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryLa Crescenta, CA · 721 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryMontclair, CA · 535 students
Nearby schools
- Beaumont Elementary0.8 mi · 423
- Bobier Elementary0.8 mi · 563
- Hannalei Elementary0.9 mi · 480
- Rancho Minerva Middle1.0 mi · 450
- Dual Language Immersion North County1.3 mi · 276
- Classical Academy Vista1.4 mi · 651
Frequently asked questions
About Monte Vista ElementaryHow many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary enrolls approximately 556 students in grades KG-05.
Is Monte Vista Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Monte Vista Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Monte Vista Elementary have?
Monte Vista Elementary employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.2:1.
How diverse is Monte Vista Elementary?
Monte Vista Elementary reports a student body of 33% White, 54% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Monte Vista Elementary in?
Monte Vista Elementary is part of Vista Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.