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Enrollment
370
Elementary
DISTRICT 369 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EL RANCHO UNIFIED·NCES 061218001380
Rio Vista Elementary
8809 Coffman-Pico Rd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 · (562) 801-7640 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL370 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 78% of California public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-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
24.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
309 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 79 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 59 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 60 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (79) is 32% larger than its 5th grade class (60).
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 6% · 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
49.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +13.7pp since 2014
Math
45.1%
CA avg 37.7% . +16.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 45 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 14 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 21.4% | 28.3% | 24.3% | 26.0% |
| Math | 18.5% | 26.6% | 28.9% | 26.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 45.1% |
| 2023-24 | 39.4% | 35.6% |
| 2022-23 | 40.1% | 38.4% |
| 2021-22 | 37.4% | 24.1% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 38.4% |
| 2017-18 | 50.9% | 39.0% |
| 2016-17 | 38.5% | 37.8% |
| 2015-16 | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| 2014-15 | 36.0% | 29.0% |
% 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
42.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
30.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 31% 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 Rio Vista Elementary
Rio Vista Elementary's state test result (42.5% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista Elementary this school | 370 | 83.5% | 42.5% |
| South Ranchito Dual Language Academy Pico Rivera | 351 | 84.6% | 24.6% |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences Pico Rivera | 376 | 82.2% | 42.2% |
| Valencia Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera | 398 | 82.4% | 46.9% |
| Desert Garden Elementary El Centro | 358 | 81.8% | 34.8% |
| Washington Elementary San Jose | 329 | 83.0% | 13.8% |
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 Rio Vista Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.5% | #2,266 of 5,151 | #539 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.1% | #1,916 of 5,172 ▲ 621 | #469 of 1,129 ▲ 147 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.7% | #2,055 of 5,172 ▲ 735 | #467 of 1,129 ▲ 191 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +16.6pp | #126 of 5,116 | #56 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 370 | #4,046 of 5,915 | #871 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.7:1 | #4,214 of 5,352 | #956 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.8% | #5,160 of 5,354 | #1,146 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.5% | #1,828 of 5,625 | #626 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.1% | #1,186 of 3,837 | #430 of 947 |
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
370
-86 (-19%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 546
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
was 22.8:1
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 | 370 | 15 | 24.7:1 | 84% (309) |
| 2023-24 | 386 | 16 | 24.1:1 | 81% (311) |
| 2022-23 | 420 | 19 | 22.1:1 | 76% (320) |
| 2020-21 | 456 | 20 | 22.8:1 | 64% (294) |
| 2017-18 | 475 | 19 | 25.0:1 | 71% (337) |
| 2015-16 | 439 | 18 | 24.4:1 | 78% (342) |
| 2010-11 | 501 | N/A | N/A | 80% (400) |
| 2000-01 | 558 | 26 | 21.5:1 | 63% (350) |
| 1990-91 | 546 | 23 | 23.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rio Vista Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (475 to 370); teachers down 21% (19 to 15).
About Rio Vista Elementary
Rio Vista Elementary is a small elementary school found in Pico Rivera, California. It is open to students in kindergarten through 5 and enrolls 370 students. That is 20% below the average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
El Rancho Unified includes 13 schools. Together they enroll 6,716 students.
Hispanic students account for 97% of the school's enrollment. Among all residents of Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. A diversity index of 6% means there is a 6% chance two randomly chosen students at Rio Vista Elementary are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.7:1. The school has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 2.4 students per teacher. In all, 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Los Angeles County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
Rio Vista Elementary holds an A- allk12 Grade, placing it above 78% of California public elementary schools.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Rio Vista Elementary would be expected to post about 30.6%. Its actual average proficiency rate across its state test results is 42.5%.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, median household income comes to about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Los Angeles County's 2,244 public schools enroll about 1,265,907 students and include Rio Vista Elementary.
Ruben Salazar Continuation is about 0.3 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Rio Vista Elementary's average proficiency of 42.5% compares with 37.8% for its nearest scored neighbors.
Rio Vista Elementary is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 86 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 24.7 students per teacher, compared with 22.8 in 2020-21.
The allk12 page for Rio Vista Elementary lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in El Rancho Unified
- El Rancho HighHigh · 1,995 students
- Rivera MiddleMiddle · 544 students
- STEAM Academy @ BurkeMiddle · 534 students
- North Park Academy of the ArtsMiddle · 512 students
- Rivera ElementaryElementary · 473 students
- Valencia Academy of the ArtsElementary · 398 students
Other schools in Pico Rivera
- El Rancho HighHigh · 1,995 students
- Rivera MiddleMiddle · 544 students
- STEAM Academy @ BurkeMiddle · 534 students
- North Park Academy of the ArtsMiddle · 512 students
- Rivera ElementaryElementary · 473 students
- Valencia Academy of the ArtsElementary · 398 students
Other Rio Vista Elementary schools
11 other US public schools in 3 states are named Rio Vista Elementary. Rio Vista Elementary is the 9th largest of the 12.
- Rio Vista ElementaryAnaheim, CA · 647 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryCathedral City, CA · 637 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryFillmore, CA · 553 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryCanyon Country, CA · 486 students
- Rio Vista ElementaryBay Point, CA · 431 students
Nearby schools
- Ruben Salazar Continuation0.3 mi · 178
- Valencia Academy of the Arts0.5 mi · 398
- El Rancho High0.5 mi · 1,995
- South Ranchito Dual Language Academy0.9 mi · 351
- Rivera Middle0.9 mi · 544
- Rivera Elementary1.0 mi · 473
Frequently asked questions
About Rio Vista ElementaryHow large is Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio Vista Elementary enrolls approximately 370 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementary serve?
Rio Vista Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary is approximately 24.7:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rio Vista Elementary?
At Rio Vista Elementary, the student body is approximately 2% White, 97% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Rio Vista Elementary?
Rio Vista Elementary is overseen by El Rancho Unified in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.