Rio Vista Elementary

4243 Satsuma Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602

riovistaes.lausd.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary, located in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of North Hollywood, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. As an LAUSD institution, it adheres to district-wide educational standards, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its local student population.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that integrates academic rigor with social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the North Hollywood area, Rio Vista Elementary benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and various enrichment opportunities that aim to broaden the students' horizons beyond the classroom. The school’s digital presence and ongoing initiatives reflect a dedication to transparent communication with families and a goal of preparing elementary students for success as they transition into middle school.

348

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	102
Black	15
Asian	41
Two or More	65
Pacific Islander	1

White
124 (35.6%)
Hispanic
102 (29.3%)
Two or More
65 (18.7%)
Asian
41 (11.8%)
Black
15 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)761-6147
Website:	http://riovistaes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 90

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 43