Grapevine Elementary School: STEM &amp; Literacy (2026 List)

About Grapevine Elementary

Grapevine Elementary is 630 Grapevine Road, which is in a residential area of Vista. The school teaches kids in grades K–5 and has 724 students enrolled right now. It operates with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1. The state test scores show that 25% of students are good at math and 27% are good at reading. There are 46% female students and 54% male students in the student body. The school is very focused on keeping a safe and academically structured space for all students. Staff members work hard to make sure that students have a regular daily schedule that helps them focus on their main subjects. The campus has a number of outdoor areas that are used for both physical education and supervised socializing. This facility is very important for the large number of people who live in the suburbs. The cost of housing near the school is usually between $630,000 and $890,000. Families often say good things about the school's organized communication and the warm welcome that students get every morning. The teachers are working hard to make this one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 27% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

724

Total Students

$116161

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.63%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic 84.67%

Black 1.8%

Two+ Races 3.45%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

6.63%

Asian

1.8%

Hispanic

84.67%

Black

1.8%

Two+ Races

3.45%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 724

45.99%

333 Female

54.01%

391 Male

Student Population

724 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

724 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Grapevine Elementary Contact Information

Address

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

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Phone

(760) 724-8329

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Website

http://www.gv.vistausd.org

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: 8:00 AM – 2:18 PM (Mon: 1:00 PM)

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Grapevine Elementary recently updated its 2025-2026 "School Accountability Report Card" (SARC) to reflect its continued focus on reading proficiency and English Language Development. The school is currently preparing for its 2026 spring open house, where students will showcase their project-based learning assignments to parents and the community. Recent district news highlights Grapevine’s success in maintaining stable enrollment figures despite regional declining trends.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a certain place at Grapevine Elementary where parents can go to find lost things?

Ans. Students can get their lost clothes and other personal items back from the school's designated Lost and Found area.

Q2. Are students at Grapevine Elementary allowed to bring their own dogs to school?

Ans. For safety reasons, people are not usually allowed to walk their dogs to school during drop-off and pick-up times.

Q3. How can families find out what the Grapevine Elementary Wavecrest Cafe serves each day?

Ans. Families can see menus and nutritional information on the district's Child Nutrition Services website.

Q4. Are there wheelchair-accessible areas at Grapevine Elementary for students and visitors?

Ans. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking spaces set aside for people who need help getting around on campus.

Q5. Are there set dates for the 2026–2027 magnet application at Grapevine Elementary?

Ans. You can apply for a magnet school until March 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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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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