Vargas Elementary

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vargas Elementary School, located in the heart of Sunnyvale, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Sunnyvale School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its academic program, Vargas Elementary is recognized for its strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school actively encourages parent involvement and maintains a supportive atmosphere where students are nurtured to become responsible and collaborative members of the community. With its modern facilities and dedication to meeting the individual needs of its students, Vargas Elementary continues to be a staple of the Sunnyvale educational landscape.

435

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vargas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	259
Black	6
Asian	87
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
259 (59.5%)
Asian
87 (20.0%)
White
46 (10.6%)
Two or More
32 (7.4%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Sunnyvale
Phone:	(408)522-8267
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 122

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 69