Ventana Vista Elementary School

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

vves.cfsd16.org

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ventana Vista Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona. Serving students in grades K-5, it is part of the Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD), which is consistently ranked among the top-performing school districts in the state. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances core curriculum standards with a focus on critical thinking and personal development.

Beyond academics, Ventana Vista is recognized for its strong community culture and emphasis on educating the "whole child." The school features a variety of enrichment programs, including music, art, and physical education, and utilizes a dedicated staff focused on providing individualized attention. Situated in a scenic area of Tucson, the school benefits from a supportive parent community and active volunteer participation, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and a sought-after institution for families in the Tucson area.

470

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ventana Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	154
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	34

White
264 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
154 (32.8 %)
Two or More
34 (7.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
Phone:	(520)209-8000
Website:	http://vves.cfsd16.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 79