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Enrollment
496
Elementary
DISTRICT 414 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY CENTER-PAUMA UNIFIED·NCES 060006908613
Valley Center Primary
14249 Fruitvale Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082 · (760) 749-8282 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL496 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
20.4:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
296 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 181 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 153 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 162 | 33% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Valley Center-Pauma Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Valley Center Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center Primary this school | 496 | 59.7% | N/A |
| Valle Vista Elementary Rancho Cucamonga | 471 | 60.9% | 48.0% |
| Valley Center Elementary Valley Center | 476 | 63.9% | 29.9% |
| Peachland Avenue Elementary Newhall | 463 | 60.9% | 51.9% |
| Rosedale Elementary Chico | 563 | 57.7% | 42.9% |
| Jefferson Elementary Cloverdale | 487 | 57.3% | 28.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Valley Center Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 496 | #2,473 of 5,915 | #189 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #1,133 of 5,352 | #59 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.1% | #2,328 of 5,354 | #237 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.7% | #3,493 of 5,625 | #219 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #3,364 of 3,837 | #238 of 279 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
496
+33 (+7%) vs 2020
-16% since 2000-01, when it was 594
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 22.1:1
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 | 496 | 24.3 | 20.4:1 | 60% (296) |
| 2023-24 | 512 | 24.2 | 21.2:1 | 54% (276) |
| 2022-23 | 526 | 24 | 21.9:1 | 48% (252) |
| 2020-21 | 463 | 21 | 22.1:1 | 42% (195) |
| 2017-18 | 520 | 23 | 22.6:1 | 57% (294) |
| 2015-16 | 535 | 25 | 21.4:1 | 52% (278) |
| 2010-11 | 554 | N/A | N/A | 51% (284) |
| 2000-01 | 594 | 35 | 17.0:1 | 42% (252) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Center Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (520 to 496); teachers up 6% (23 to 24.3).
About Valley Center Primary
Valley Center Primary is a mid-sized elementary school in California, located in Valley Center. Federal data show 496 students enrolled in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25.
The Valley Center-Pauma Unified system has 8 schools and 3,630 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Valley Center Primary is 63%, a majority. It is also 21% White, 7% Native American, 5% multiracial, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of San Diego County is roughly 35% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 55%.
Teacher count: 24.3 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 20.4:1. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 60%.
In the wider San Diego County area, median household income comes to about $106,268, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Diego County counts 766 public schools with about 467,437 students.
Valley Center Elementary is about 0.4 miles from Valley Center Primary, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 7% rise, from 463 to 496. The ratio of students to teachers went from 22.1:1 to 20.4:1 over the same years.
This page is set up for the Valley Center Primary community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Valley Center-Pauma Unified
- Valley Center HighHigh · 1,075 students
- Valley Center MiddleMiddle · 766 students
- Valley Center ElementaryElementary · 476 students
- LilacElementary · 438 students
- Pauma ElementaryElementary · 245 students
- Oak Glen HighHigh · 78 students
Other schools in Valley Center
- Valley Center HighHigh · 1,075 students
- Valley Center MiddleMiddle · 766 students
- Valley Center ElementaryElementary · 476 students
- LilacElementary · 438 students
- All Tribes Elementary CharterElementary · 84 students
- All Tribes CharterHigh · 82 students
Nearby schools
- Valley Center Elementary0.4 mi · 476
- Valley Center Prep0.4 mi · 56
- Valley Center High2.7 mi · 1,075
- Valley Center Middle2.7 mi · 766
- Oak Glen High2.8 mi · 78
- Lilac3.0 mi · 438
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Center PrimaryHow many students attend Valley Center Primary?
Valley Center Primary enrolls approximately 496 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Valley Center Primary serve?
Valley Center Primary serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Valley Center Primary is approximately 20.4:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Valley Center Primary?
At Valley Center Primary, the student body is approximately 21% White, 63% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Valley Center Primary in?
Valley Center Primary is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.