Valley Center Primary serves 496 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Attendance Zone: Valley Center Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Valley Center, CA, covering approximately 275.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Primary's student population of 496 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Center Primary is 0.55, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Center Primary?
496 students attend Valley Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valley Center Primary students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Center Primary?
Valley Center Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley Center Primary offer ?
Valley Center Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Valley Center Primary part of?
Valley Center Primary is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
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