Valley Center Primary serves 526 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Center Primary's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Center Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
18%
7%
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 Primary?
526 students attend Valley Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Valley Center Primary students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center Primary?
Valley Center Primary has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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