Rio Vista Elementary

20417 Cedarcreek St.
Canyon Country, CA 91351

www.saugususd.org

486 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary, located in Canyon Country, California, is a public school serving students in the Saugus Union School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Rio Vista aims to prepare its young learners for success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from the active involvement of its community and parent-teacher organizations, which help provide various enrichment activities and resources. As part of the Saugus Union School District, Rio Vista adheres to high instructional standards and utilizes modern educational practices to ensure that students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future academic endeavors. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find further details on the official district website.

486

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	358
Black	9
Asian	33
Two or More	21

Hispanic
358 (73.7%)
White
65 (13.4%)
Asian
33 (6.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.3%)
Black
9 (1.9%)

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:	Saugus Union
Phone:	(661)294-5330
Website:	http://www.saugususd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 95

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 64