Enrollment
11
Combined
STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG SUR UNIFIED·NCES 060003109475
Pacific Valley (K-12)
69325 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 · (805) 927-4507 · Monterey County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
2.4:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
8 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 18% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Pacific Valley (K-12) ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #188 of 208 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
+2 (+22%) vs 2020
-78% since 1990-91, when it was 51
Student : Teacher
2.4:1
was 3.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 4.6 | 2.4:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 4.5 | 3.8:1 | 82% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 4.5 | 4.2:1 | 74% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 3 | 3.0:1 | 44% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 5.9 | 1.9:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 4 | 5.3:1 | 86% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 57% (8) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 6 | 6.3:1 | 45% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 51 | 5 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pacific Valley (K-12).
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (11 to 11); teachers down 21% (5.9 to 4.6).
About Pacific Valley (K-12)
Big Sur, California, is home to Pacific Valley (K-12), a small combined-grade school. The latest federal count shows 11 students in kindergarten through 12. The average for combined schools in California is about 602 students, so this school is 98% smaller than average.
Big Sur Unified is the district for Pacific Valley (K-12).
Pacific Valley (K-12)'s enrollment is 64% White. The remaining shares are 36% Hispanic. Census estimates put the White share of Monterey County's population at about 36%.
The school reported 4.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 2.4:1. The 18.6:1 average for combined schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 73% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
According to the American Community Survey, in Monterey County, median household income is about $97,230, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Pacific Valley (K-12) is one of 153 public schools in Monterey County, which together enroll about 73,845 students.
The next-closest public school is San Antonio Elementary, about 21.5 miles away.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Pacific Valley (K-12) went from 9 students to 11.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Pacific Valley (K-12), you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Monterey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
437,613
Census ACS
Median income
$97,230
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
153
73,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Big Sur
- Captain Cooper ElementaryElementary · 47 students
- Apple Pie PreschoolElementary
Nearby schools
- San Antonio Elementary21.5 mi · 134
- Pinnacle Coastal Valley High27.3 mi · 77
- Portola-Butler Continuation High27.3 mi · 115
- King City High27.3 mi · 1,199
- Santa Lucia Elementary27.6 mi · 637
- King City Arts Magnet27.6 mi · 424
Frequently asked questions
About Pacific Valley (K-12)How large is Pacific Valley (K-12)?
Pacific Valley (K-12) enrolls approximately 11 students in grades KG-12.
Is Pacific Valley (K-12) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pacific Valley (K-12) is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Pacific Valley (K-12) have?
Pacific Valley (K-12) employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Pacific Valley (K-12)?
Student demographics at Pacific Valley (K-12) are roughly 64% White, 36% Hispanic.
What district is Pacific Valley (K-12) in?
Pacific Valley (K-12) is part of Big Sur Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.