At a glance
Reported students
329
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Rancho Vista Elementary: 329 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
18.3:1 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
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
What the reported data says about Rancho Vista Elementary
Rancho Vista Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rolling Hills Estates. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified. NCES reports 329 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, below 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 (37.1%) and Asian (27.4%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rancho Vista Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.94 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.4
- 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
- White37.1%
- Hispanic17%
- Black1.8%
- Asian27.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.7%
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
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.
Other schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lunada Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
329 reported students
Point Vicente Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Vista Grande Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Mira Catalina Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
366 reported students
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
411 reported students
Montemalaga Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Rancho Vista Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walteria Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 650 | 1.1 mi |
| Silver Spur Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 540 | 1.1 mi |
| Soleado Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 443 | 1.1 mi |
| Dapplegray Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 639 | 1.4 mi |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 411 | 1.5 mi |
| Riviera Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 611 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Vista Elementary
What grades does Rancho Vista Elementary serve?
Rancho Vista Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified.
How many students attend Rancho Vista Elementary?
Rancho Vista Elementary reported 329 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rancho Vista Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 329 students and 17.94 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 Rancho Vista Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rancho Vista Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rancho Vista Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14% 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 Rancho Vista Elementary in?
Rancho Vista Elementary is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rancho Vista Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walteria Elementary (1.1 mi), Silver Spur Elementary (1.1 mi), Soleado Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.