Arroyo Vista Elementary

335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

721 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arroyo Vista Elementary School, located in the charming community of South Pasadena, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a key component of the South Pasadena Unified School District, the school is widely recognized for its academic excellence, strong community involvement, and commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment. It consistently maintains high performance rankings, supported by an experienced faculty and a curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its rigorous academic standards, Arroyo Vista is known for its vibrant school culture and active parent participation. The school benefits from a dedicated PTA and a supportive local community, which work together to fund enrichment programs in areas such as art, music, and technology. With its focus on inclusivity and character education, the school strives to prepare its students not only for success in middle school but also to become well-rounded, responsible citizens within their community.

721

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arroyo Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	148
Black	6
Asian	226
Two or More	124

Asian
226 (31.4 %)
White
216 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
148 (20.6 %)
Two or More
124 (17.2 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)

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:	South Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)441-5840
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 125

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 120