School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (07-08)
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(07-08)8%
1%
Asian
(07-08)3%
12%
Hispanic
(07-08)44%
50%
Black
(07-08)n/a
8%
White
(07-08)45%
29%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Center Elementary Lower?
460 students attend Valley Center Elementary Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Valley Center Elementary Lower students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What school district is Valley Center Elementary Lower part of?
Valley Center Elementary Lower is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.
