Vista Grande Elementary School

Home of the Voyagers

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A commanding view of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the islands offshore

7032 Purple Ridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

School Contact:

Jeri Delatorre | Principal | 310-377-6066 | delatorre@pvpusd.net

Site Introduction

Vista Grande is known for its high performing students, very active and involved parents, and dedicated, professional staff. Vista Grande Elementary School is one of ten elementary schools within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. We strive to develop students who are confident, creative thinkers. We teach students to be a positive role model and communicator who contributes to the community, demonstrating respect and the appreciation of differences through caring behavior toward all of its members.

Vital Statistics

Year Built: 1964 (original)
Remodeled 2002
Site Area: 11.6 AC
505,296 SF
Enrollment
(2016‒2017):
442 students Building Area: 37,152 GSF
Student Density
(SF per student)
1,143.20 (site)
84.05 (building)
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.)
(building area ÷ site area)
0.0735

Featured Student Artwork

  • Unknown Artist | Grade Unknown | Vista Grande Elementary School
    Famous People Cutout
  • Unknown Artist | Grade Unknown | Vista Grande Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson
  • All featured student artwork can be viewed at the Featured Student Artwork gallery.