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#9061 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Valley Center Primary
Elementary School · Valley Center-pauma Unified · Valley Center, CA
A Valley Center-pauma Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
28751 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Valley Center.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Center Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,602
Median home value
$779,500
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center PrepEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| LilacEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Morning Star Ranch Training ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| All Tribes Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valley Center-pauma Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Center Primary is listed in Valley Center-Pauma Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Center Primary
Valley Center Primary is a public elementary school in Valley Center, CA, part of Valley Center-pauma Unified, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,061 of 9,539 schools in CA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Center Primary
What grades does Valley Center Primary serve?
Valley Center Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Valley Center Primary?
Valley Center Primary has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center Primary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Center Primary rank in CA?
Valley Center Primary ranks #9,061 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valley Center Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Center Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Center Primary a charter school?
No, Valley Center Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Center Primary a Title I school?
No, Valley Center Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Center Primary?
53.9% of students at Valley Center Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (760) 749-8282
- Area population (ZIP 92082)
- 20,596
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92082; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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