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Valley Center Elementary School

Valley Center Elementary School is a public primary school in Valley Center, CA, serving grades 3–5, rated C+, with 476 students and a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 30% in Science and 27% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
3–5
Enrollment
476
Students per teacher
25.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts32%
Science30%
Math27%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic62%
White20%
Native American8%
Two or more races8%
Asian1%
Black1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-5.6%
Prior-year enrollment
504

School details

Address
28751 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone
(760) 749-1631
Website
vceus.vcpusd.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060006908614
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School district

Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

District rating
C
Schools
8
Students
3,636
Spending per student
$14,772
Teachers (FTE)
140
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Valley Center Elementary School

How is Valley Center Elementary School rated?

Valley Center Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Valley Center Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Valley Center Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 30% in Science and 27% in Math.

What grades does Valley Center Elementary School serve?

Valley Center Elementary School serves grades 3–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Valley Center Elementary School?

476 students attend Valley Center Elementary School, down from 504 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 25.2:1.

Which school district is Valley Center Elementary School in?

Valley Center Elementary School is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, which reports 8 schools, 3,636 students and $14,772 of spending per student.