Icef Vista Elementary Academy

Icef Vista Elementary Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the ICEF Vista Elementary Academy District. The school serves approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math, 8 points above the state average and 53% in reading/language arts, 8 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,496, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Icef Vista Elementary Academy is 24.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Icef Vista Elementary Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.