Mira Vista Elementary

512 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mira Vista Elementary, located in the El Cerrito/Richmond area, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its scenic campus, which offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a collaborative environment, frequently leveraging the active involvement of parents and local community members to support its educational programs.

Academically, Mira Vista is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates both rigorous core subjects and enrichment opportunities. The school is particularly noted for its focus on the arts and environmental stewardship, often integrating these elements into its daily lessons to foster well-rounded student development. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement alongside social-emotional learning, Mira Vista strives to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and beyond.

512

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mira Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	204
Black	67
Asian	52
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
204 (39.9 %)
White
111 (21.7 %)
Two or More
73 (14.3 %)
Black
67 (13.1 %)
Asian
52 (10.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1416
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 48

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mira Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	36
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mira Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	42.4%
Male	294	57.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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