Excellent
#680 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Based on limited data
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain View Whisman
220 North Whisman Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Mountain View
#4 of 14
public schools
California elementary schools
#504 of 5,817
In district
#2 of 11
Mountain View Whisman
School environment
8.9 / 10
Exceptional
About Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary serves 348 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Mountain View, California. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a supportive learning environment for its elementary students. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide at #650 out of 9,566 California elementary schools.
Students show solid proficiency rates with 63% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 61% in mathematics across all grade levels tested. Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is situated in the heart of Silicon Valley's thriving educational landscape. The school serves families in the 94043 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $174,416 and home values average $1.56 million.
This affluent community shows a strong commitment to education, with 70% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 3.9%. The school's location on North Whisman Road places it within Mountain View's small city setting, offering students access to the rich cultural and technological resources of the greater Bay Area while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere.
Score Breakdown
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Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary — Students at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
How Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Compares
See how Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
220 North Whisman Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stevenson Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Cherry Chase Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Sunnyvale), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Edith Landels Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mountain View, see our Mountain View schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST STEPHEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.5 mi | — |
| Yew Chung International of Silicon Vally Mountain View | 0.5 mi | — |
| YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SV) Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| GERMAN INTL SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Khan Lab School Mountain View | 1.2 mi | — |
| KHAN LAB SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| MTN VIEW ACADEMY Mountain View | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| SUNNYVALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sunnyvale | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Stevenson Elementary Mountain View | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Cherry Chase Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Stratford School Washington Park Sunnyvale | 1.7 mi | — |
| Crittenden Middle Mountain View | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI Sunnyvale | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,781
Median Home Value
$1,647,500
Median Rent
$2,965/mo
Population
32,042
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
45.1%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
36.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has a median household income of $180,781. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,647,500, with a median rent of $2,965/month. The local poverty rate of 4.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Oakland, CA | 8.5 |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera, CA | 8.5 |
| Carver Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.5 |
| College View Elementary Huntington Beach, CA | 8.5 |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.5 |
| D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino, CA | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
What grades does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary serve?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary rank in CA?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is ranked #680 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has a composite rating of 8.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary has 61.0% math proficiency and 63.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary a charter school?
No, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary?
25.0% of students at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 60 Somewhat Walkable
- Transit Score
- 47 Some Transit
- Bike Score
- 91 Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety
- High (3,103/100K)
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 25.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 903-6952
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Mountain View Whisman- District Enrollment
- 4,591
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,536
- District Rank
- #2 of 11
Other Schools in This District
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