At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Alta Vista Elementary: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
24:1 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
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Alta Vista Elementary
Alta Vista Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Redondo Beach. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Redondo Beach Unified. NCES reports 547 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, 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 (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Alta Vista Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.75 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 0.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.7
- 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
- White43.9%
- Hispanic23%
- Black2.2%
- Asian14.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.3%
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 Redondo Beach Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
555 reported students
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
626 reported students
Tulita Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Birney Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Beryl Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
422 reported students
Public schools near Alta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulita Elementary Elementary · Redondo Beach Unified | KG–05 | 443 | 0.6 mi |
| Anza Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 613 | 0.9 mi |
| Seaside Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 548 | 1 mi |
| Victor Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 965 | 1.3 mi |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 628 | 1.3 mi |
| Riviera Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 611 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Elementary
What grades does Alta Vista Elementary serve?
Alta Vista Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Redondo Beach Unified.
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 547 students and 22.75 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 Alta Vista Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alta Vista Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Redondo Beach Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alta Vista Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% 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 Alta Vista Elementary in?
Alta Vista Elementary is part of Redondo Beach Unified, based in Redondo Beach, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alta Vista Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tulita Elementary (0.6 mi), Anza Elementary (0.9 mi), Seaside Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.