Rancho Vista Elementary

4323 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

ranchovista.pvpusd.net

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rancho Vista Elementary, located in the affluent community of Rolling Hills Estates, is a distinguished school within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement, supported by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, involved parents, and an active PTA that enriches the educational experience through various programs and events.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a "whole child" approach, balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional growth and creative development. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rancho Vista leverages its environment to provide a well-rounded experience, often emphasizing community values and character education. Its emphasis on technology integration and small-group instruction helps ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school within the high-performing PVPUSD system.

340

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	64
Black	5
Asian	89
Two or More	55

White
127 (37.4 %)
Asian
89 (26.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (18.8 %)
Two or More
55 (16.2 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)

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:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)378-8388
Website:	http://ranchovista.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 67

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 61