Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nicolas Valley Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolas Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2564 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School is ranked #2564 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nicolas Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Nicolas Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ysabel Barnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicolas Valley Elementary School?
705 students attend Nicolas Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Nicolas Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicolas Valley Elementary School?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicolas Valley Elementary School offer ?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nicolas Valley Elementary School part of?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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