El Vista Elementary

(209)574-1972

440 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

El Vista Elementary, located at 450 El Vista Ave. in Modesto, California, is a public school serving students in the Modesto City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to create a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares children for success as they transition into middle school.

The campus acts as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. El Vista focuses on core curriculum standards while often integrating programs that promote literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary to achieve their potential within the Modesto educational system.

440

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	302
Black	16
Asian	10
Two or More	33
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
302 (68.6 %)
White
72 (16.4 %)
Two or More
33 (7.5 %)
Black
16 (3.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-1972
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 90

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 63