Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pauba Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pauba Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pauba Valley Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pauba Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pauba Valley Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1482 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauba Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pauba Valley Elementary School is ranked #1482 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pauba Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pauba Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tony Tobin Elementary School, Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pauba Valley Elementary School?
553 students attend Pauba Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pauba Valley Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pauba Valley Elementary School?
Pauba Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pauba Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pauba Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pauba Valley Elementary School part of?
Pauba Valley Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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