Maryland Elementary

700 N. Ave.
Vista, CA 92084

www.me.vistausd.org

478 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maryland Elementary School, located in Vista, California, is a public school serving students in the Vista Unified School District. As a foundational institution within its community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the essential tools needed for success in higher grades and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Maryland Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school leverages its resources and digital presence to maintain open communication with the community, ensuring that parents are well-informed and involved in their children's educational journeys. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, Maryland Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners in an ever-evolving world.

478

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maryland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	441
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
441 (92.3 %)
White
20 (4.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)631-6675
Website:	http://www.me.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 89

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maryland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maryland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	52.3%
Male	228	47.7%

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