Rio Vista Elementary

294 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary, located at 4300 N. Esto in El Monte, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Mountain View School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Rio Vista Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school staff works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop strong social-emotional foundations. Through its commitment to high educational standards and a collaborative partnership with parents and families, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the El Monte area.

294

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	180
Black	5
Asian	102
Two or More	2

Hispanic
180 (61.2%)
Asian
102 (34.7%)
White
5 (1.7%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	El Monte City
Phone:	(626)575-2310
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 31

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 41