Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rio Vista Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Vista Elementary School is ranked #1447 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toluca Lake Elementary School, Colfax Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?
349 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Rio Vista Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementary School?
Rio Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School offer ?
Rio Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Vista Elementary School part of?
Rio Vista Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 7/29/2020
I worked at Rio Vista for 23 years; I loved working there and all the various programs our school offered the garden with the farmer teaching the students once a week, music, dance as well. Excellent and caring teachers too!
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