At a glance
Reported students
651
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
651
Classical Academy Vista: 651 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
23.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Classical Academy Vista
Classical Academy Vista is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Vista. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Classical Academy Vista District. NCES reports 651 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Classical Academy Vista
- 1How do the reported 23.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic27.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Classical Academy Vista
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Language Immersion North County Elementary · Charter · Dual Language Immersion North County District | KG–08 | 276 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hannalei Elementary Elementary · Vista Unified | KG–05 | 480 | 0.5 mi |
| Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 579 | 1.3 mi |
| Monte Vista Elementary Elementary · Vista Unified | KG–05 | 556 | 1.4 mi |
| Bobier Elementary Elementary · Vista Unified | KG–05 | 563 | 1.8 mi |
| Lake Elementary Elementary · Vista Unified | KG–05 | 696 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Classical Academy Vista
What grades does Classical Academy Vista serve?
Classical Academy Vista reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Classical Academy Vista District.
How many students attend Classical Academy Vista?
Classical Academy Vista reported 651 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 642 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Classical Academy Vista?
The calculated ratio is 23.2:1, based on 651 students and 28.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Classical Academy Vista a public, charter, or magnet school?
Classical Academy Vista is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Classical Academy Vista students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Classical Academy Vista in?
Classical Academy Vista is part of Classical Academy Vista District, based in Vista, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Classical Academy Vista?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dual Language Immersion North County (under 0.1 mi), Hannalei Elementary (0.5 mi), Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.