Vista Colorado Elementary
Needles, CA · Needles Unified · Grades K-5
4,532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Vista Colorado Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista Colorado Elementary 4,532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Vista Colorado Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Vista Colorado Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.0% | 46.8% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 36.7% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 17.3% | 6.1% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Vista Colorado Elementary
Typical home value $189K in zip 92363 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Vista Colorado Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista Colorado Elementary in?
Vista Colorado Elementary is part of the Needles Unified district in Needles, California.
Is Vista Colorado Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista Colorado Elementary 4,532nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista Colorado Elementary?
White 47%, Hispanic 37%, American Indian 6%, Black 5% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista Colorado Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92363 is $189K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.