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Vista Square Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Chula Vista, California · Chula Vista Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students554
Student:Teacher22.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Vista Square
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
554
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Vista Square Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Chula Vista, California. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the Chula Vista Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictChula Vista Elementary
County6073
CityChula Vista
ZIP91910
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060861000882

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment554
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino87.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
87.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)