Vine Hill Elementary

151 Vine Hill Sch Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

www.vinehill.scottsvalleyusd.org

531 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vine Hill Elementary, located in the scenic community of Scotts Valley, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Scotts Valley Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, dedicated teaching staff, and a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and character development. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, Vine Hill strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens.

Beyond its focus on traditional academics, Vine Hill Elementary places a significant emphasis on enrichment and holistic growth. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a supportive community, which help sustain a variety of programs and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, the school provides a well-rounded educational experience that aims to inspire curiosity and promote a lifelong love of learning in every student.

531

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vine Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	74
Black	2
Asian	33
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
349 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
74 (14.0 %)
Two or More
70 (13.2 %)
Asian
33 (6.2 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Scotts Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)438-1090
Website:	http://www.vinehill.scottsvalleyusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 107

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 82