Rio Vista Elementary

8809 Coffman-Pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

www.erusd.org

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Pico Rivera, California, serving students within the El Rancho Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop the critical thinking and foundational skills necessary for their future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Rio Vista Elementary strives to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that involves parents and the surrounding Pico Rivera community. The school typically focuses on character development and student wellness, working to prepare children not just for the next grade level, but for active participation in their community. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing campus culture, Rio Vista serves as a vital educational hub for local families, prioritizing student achievement and personal growth within a structured, safe learning environment.

370

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	359
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
359 (97.0%)
White
7 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

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 Rancho Unified
Phone:	(562)801-7640
Website:	http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 79

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 60