Rancho Vista Elementary Quick Guide &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Rancho Vista Elementary

Palmdale, California, is a big suburban area, and Rancho Vista Elementary is a public elementary school there. There are about 907 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and about 33 full-time teachers at the school. It also has a school counselor who works full-time. This means that there are 27 students for every teacher, which is more than the average for the district. Rancho Vista Elementary follows California state standards and focuses on core subjects like math, science, social studies, and English Language Arts (ELA). The school also has special programs to help students meet grade-level standards in schoolwork and other areas. U.S. News says that 33% of students are good at math and 46% are good at reading. This means that students are better at reading and writing. There are 47% female and 53% male students, so the student body is diverse. About 53% of the students come from families with low incomes, which shows that the school serves families from a wide range of economic backgrounds. The Palmdale area has suburban neighborhoods where housing costs are reasonable.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%

Reading 46%

State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 46% in Reading.

33

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

907

Total Students

$102083

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 21.94%

Asian 4.19%

Hispanic 57%

Black 10.69%

Two+ Races 5.95%

Native Am. 0.11%

White

21.94%

Asian

4.19%

Hispanic

57%

Black

10.69%

Two+ Races

5.95%

Native Am.

0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 907

47.19%

428 Female

52.81%

479 Male

Student Population

907 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

907 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rancho Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

40641 Peonza Ln., Palmdale, CA, 93551

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Phone

(661) 722-0148

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Website

westside.k12.ca.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rancho Vista Elementary is very excited! The school is putting on a 5th Grade Winter Music Concert on January 20 and a 4th Grade Winter Music Concert on January 27 to show off what the students can do. The school is also celebrating Yellow Ribbon Week from January 26 to 30, which is all about being kind and respectful. There is also a General Meeting for the PTA on January 13.

FAQ

Q1. What do teachers do to get kids to join in?

Ans. Rancho Vista Elementary listens to what students have to say by having discussions and working together on projects and other experiments.

Q2. How does the school help new students who start in the middle of the year?

Ans. Adams Elementary helps kids get used to new places by helping them find their way around and meeting other kids.

Q3. What makes Rancho Vista Elementary different from other schools?

Ans. The school emphasizes learning through projects and problem-solving, which helps students relate what they learn in class to real life.

Q4. Are there clubs for things to do outside of school?

Ans. The school sometimes has rotating enrichment activities, but this depends on the staff and resources.

Q5. How does the school make sure the environment is safe and happy?

Ans. The school is a friendly, respectful, and welcoming place because it has programs for all students, campaigns against bullying, peer mentoring, and systems of positive reinforcement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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