ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alta Vista Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union Elementary school district, located in Los Gatos, CA with about 655 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Alta Vista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alta Vista Elementary School, located in Los Gatos, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in the Union School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. It serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its dedicated staff, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills alongside critical thinking and innovation.
Beyond the classroom, Alta Vista offers a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school leverages its location in the Los Gatos area to provide a supportive learning environment, often characterized by high parental engagement and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. For families interested in specific programs, academic performance data, or registration information, the school’s official website at [www.unionsd.org](http://www.unionsd.org) serves as the primary resource for district-wide and campus-specific news.
For more information, contact Alta Vista Elementary at (408) 356-6146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Gatos, CA 95032-3809
(408) 356-6146
http://www.unionsd.org
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Los Gatos, CA with about 655 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 655
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 655 students
- White
- 52.1%
- Asian
- 26.3%
- Two or more races
- 11.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.