Vista Grande Elementary

7032 Purpleridge Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

vistagrande.pvpusd.net

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista Grande Elementary, located in the scenic coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes, is a highly-regarded school within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a nurturing, tight-knit campus environment. It benefits from the district's tradition of high educational standards, consistently drawing families who value both rigorous instruction and a supportive community atmosphere.

The school prides itself on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional growth. With active parent involvement and a commitment to utilizing modern teaching strategies, Vista Grande aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula also allows for a unique school culture that emphasizes community responsibility, environmental awareness, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

355

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Grande Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	41
Black	4
Asian	196
Two or More	46

Asian
196 (55.2%)
White
68 (19.2%)
Two or More
46 (13.0%)
Hispanic
41 (11.5%)
Black
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)377-6066
Website:	http://vistagrande.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 62

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 65