Vista del Valle Elementary

322 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Vista del Valle Elementary School, located in Claremont, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Claremont Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its dedication to providing a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

The school's academic culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with enrichment opportunities that help students engage with their community. Beyond the classroom, Vista del Valle is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which fosters a collaborative atmosphere between families and staff. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside rigorous standards, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for positive contributions to the broader Claremont community.

322

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista del Valle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	240
Black	29
Asian	20
Two or More	9

Hispanic
240 (74.5 %)
Black
29 (9.0 %)
White
24 (7.5 %)
Asian
20 (6.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)

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:	Claremont Unified
Phone:	(909)398-0331
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 44

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 53