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Mira Vista Elementary

Grades KG–08 · Richmond, CA · NCES 063255005044

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6397 Hazel Ave. · Richmond, CA 94805

At a glance

Reported students

510

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.64

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California elementary enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

388

Mira Vista Elementary: 510 reported students.

State peer staffing position

30th percentile

20.7:1 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
565
Teachers (FTE)
30.01
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1

What the reported data says about Mira Vista Elementary

Mira Vista Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Richmond. It is one of 54 current school records connected to West Contra Costa Unified. NCES reports 510 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (40.8%) and White (23.7%). English learners represent 23% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Mira Vista Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
23%
Students with disabilities
13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
57.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1.22
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.08

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White23.7%
  • Hispanic40.8%
  • Black10.2%
  • Asian10.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial13.5%

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 West Contra Costa Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West County Mandarin

Elementary · Grades KG–08

528 reported students

Fairmont Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

537 reported students

Ohlone Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

482 reported students

Peres Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

538 reported students

Harding Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

481 reported students

Montalvin Manor Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

474 reported students

View all 54 district schools →