Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vallecito Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vallecito Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vallecito Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vallecito Elementary School often compared to?
Vallecito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucas Valley Elementary School, Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vallecito Elementary School?
397 students attend Vallecito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vallecito Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vallecito Elementary School?
Vallecito Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vallecito Elementary School offer ?
Vallecito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vallecito Elementary School part of?
Vallecito Elementary School is part of Miller Creek Elementary School District.
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