Vista Grande Elementary

www.vistagrandeelementary.net

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista Grande Elementary School, located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego, is a well-established K-5 institution within the San Diego Unified School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the curriculum balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment, often supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parent involvement.

The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to maintain a safe, nurturing campus culture. Because it is situated in a tight-knit residential area, Vista Grande often functions as a community hub, offering various extracurricular activities and events that encourage family participation. For families looking for specific information regarding current performance metrics, enrollment procedures, or specific school programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

358

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Grande Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	87
Black	15
Asian	44
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
87 (24.3 %)
Two or More
62 (17.3 %)
Asian
44 (12.3 %)
Black
15 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)496-8290
Website:	http://www.vistagrandeelementary.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 55

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista Grande Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista Grande Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	47.5%
Male	188	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)