Valley Center Primary

14249 Fruitvale Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valley Center Primary serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley Center Primary's student population of 471 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley Center Primary is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
60%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Valley Center Primary and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Valley Center Primary?
471 students attend Valley Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Valley Center Primary students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Primary?
Valley Center Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Center Primary offer ?
Valley Center Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Valley Center Primary part of?
Valley Center Primary is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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