Vallecitos Elementary School

5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028

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Tel: (760) 728-7092

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Vallecitos Elementary School serves 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Vallecitos Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vallecitos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Vallecitos Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

187 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Vallecitos Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Vallecitos Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Vallecitos Elementary School is 0.18, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#4068 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≤20%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vallecitos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≥50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vallecitos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Vallecitos Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Vallecitos Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.

Hispanic

90%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Vallecitos Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.18

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Vallecitos Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

87%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vallecitos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Vallecitos Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vallecitos Elementary School's ranking?

Vallecitos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Vallecitos Elementary School?

187 students attend Vallecitos Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Vallecitos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vallecitos Elementary School?

Vallecitos Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Vallecitos Elementary School offer ?

Vallecitos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Vallecitos Elementary School part of?

Vallecitos Elementary School is part of Vallecitos Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break- No School

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School/Report Cards

June 09, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education