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Valley Center Elementary

Valley Center-Pauma Unified · San Diego County · 28751 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA 92082-6575

(760) 749-1631 · vceus.vcpusd.org

3/10
#4026
Rank 4026 out of 5,722
Top 70%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4301 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4196 · 27th percentile
Science5/10 · #2859 · 49th percentile

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School Overview

Valley Center is a quiet, rural community tucked into the hills of inland San Diego County, where horses outnumber traffic lights and families tend to put down deep roots. Valley Center Elementary serves the upper elementary grades in a tight-knit district that reflects the area's agricultural heritage and close community feel. Families who love the slower pace of country living and want their kids in a small, familiar school setting will feel at home here, though those prioritizing high academic test scores may want to explore additional enrichment options to supplement the classroom experience.

Student Demographics

455 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
284 (62%)
White
90 (20%)
American Indian
36 (8%)
Multiple Races
34 (7%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners163 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged304 (67%)
Students with Disabilities104 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

476
Enrollment
20.3
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
31.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4935 · 18th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found