At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
554
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Vista Square Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Chula Vista, California. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the Chula Vista Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictChula Vista Elementary
County6073
CityChula Vista
ZIP91910
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060861000882
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment554
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino87.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
87.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.