Vista Elementary

www.vista.simivalleyusd.org/

621 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Vista Elementary School, located on Wisteria Street in Simi Valley, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Simi Valley Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, aiming to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Vista Elementary is often recognized for its role in the local community, emphasizing character development, social-emotional learning, and parent-teacher collaboration. The school facilities are designed to support a variety of student needs, and the faculty is dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a safe and inclusive campus culture. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities, Vista Elementary strives to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

621

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	159
Black	10
Asian	215
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
215 (34.7 %)
White
202 (32.6 %)
Hispanic
159 (25.6 %)
Two or More
31 (5.0 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)520-6750
Website:	http://www.vista.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	48.3%
Male	320	51.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)