California Avenue Elementary

215 West California Ave.
Vista, CA 92083

ca.vistausd.org

42 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

California Avenue Elementary, located in Vista, California, is a public school serving students within the Vista Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, California Avenue Elementary provides various resources and programs designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and character development. Their approach highlights the importance of creating a safe, engaging campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Total Students

3.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
29 (69.0%)
White
6 (14.3%)
Asian
4 (9.5%)
Two or More
2 (4.8%)
Black
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)630-4870
Website:	http://ca.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 26

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 2