Vista Grande Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
41%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary School?
319 students attend Vista Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vista Grande Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Grande Elementary School?
Vista Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Grande Elementary School offer ?
Vista Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Grande Elementary School part of?
Vista Grande Elementary School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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