Vista Verde

vistaverde.iusd.org

837 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vista Verde is a highly regarded K-8 school located in the prestigious Turtle Rock area of Irvine, California, and is part of the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive community culture, and a well-rounded educational experience. As a K-8 institution, it offers a unique environment where students can remain in the same setting throughout their primary and middle school years, fostering a consistent sense of belonging and academic continuity.

The school is frequently recognized for its high test scores and rigorous curriculum, which is supported by active parent involvement and dedicated faculty. Vista Verde focuses on developing the "whole child," integrating technology, the arts, and character development into daily instruction to prepare students for the transition to high school. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic standards and modern 21st-century skills, Vista Verde remains a popular choice for families in the Irvine community seeking a stable and high-performing educational environment.

837

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Verde
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	73
Black	2
Asian	306
Two or More	103
American Indian	1

White
351 (42.0%)
Asian
306 (36.6%)
Two or More
103 (12.3%)
Hispanic
73 (8.7%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-6350
Website:	http://vistaverde.iusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 80

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 79