Rio Vista Elementary

riovista.fillmoreusd.org/

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary School, located in Fillmore, California, is a key part of the Fillmore Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rio Vista Elementary places a strong value on creating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus focuses on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, often integrating school-wide programs that encourage character development and civic responsibility. By maintaining active communication with parents and partnering with the local Fillmore community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

553

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	462
Black	7
Asian	17
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Hispanic
462 (83.5%)
White
52 (9.4%)
Asian
17 (3.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Fillmore Unified
Phone:	(805)524-4210
Website:	http://riovista.fillmoreusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 108

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 89