Alta Vista Elementary

200 Blossom Valley Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032

altavista.unionsd.org/

584 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School, located in Los Gatos, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in the Union School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. It serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its dedicated staff, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills alongside critical thinking and innovation.

Beyond the classroom, Alta Vista offers a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school leverages its location in the Los Gatos area to provide a supportive learning environment, often characterized by high parental engagement and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. For families interested in specific programs, academic performance data, or registration information, the school’s official website at [www.unionsd.org](http://www.unionsd.org) serves as the primary resource for district-wide and campus-specific news.

584

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	66
Black	1
Asian	251
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
251 (43.0%)
White
207 (35.4%)
Hispanic
66 (11.3%)
Two or More
55 (9.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)356-6146
Website:	http://altavista.unionsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 110

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 83