Vista Square Elementary

540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

schools.cvesd.org/schools/vistasquare/

574 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Vista Square Elementary, located in the heart of Chula Vista, California, is a key institution within the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing a balanced curriculum and modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Vista Square prides itself on being a hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, often incorporating programs that promote character development and civic responsibility. With its long-standing history in the Chula Vista area, the school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every child receives the resources and personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.

574

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Square Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	502
Black	13
Asian	13
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
502 (87.5 %)
White
23 (4.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.4 %)
Black
13 (2.3 %)
Asian
13 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)422-8374
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/vistasquare/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 94

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 98