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#4622 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Vivian Banks Charter
Elementary School · Bonsall Unified
PO Box 80, Pala, CA 92059
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,622 of 9,539
In district
#3 of 5
Bonsall Unified
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Vivian Banks Charter
Elementary School in Pala · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Vivian Banks Charter
Vivian Banks Charter is a public elementary school in Pala, CA, part of Bonsall Unified. Vivian Banks Charter serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Vivian Banks Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,622 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Vivian Banks Charter show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Vivian Banks Charter is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Vivian Banks Charter sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Vivian Banks Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Vivian Banks Charter — Students at Vivian Banks Charter score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Vivian Banks Charter Compares
See how Vivian Banks Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 80, Pala, CA 92059
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vivian Banks Charter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vallecitos Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Rainbow), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Red Hawk Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Temecula), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pauba Valley Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Temecula), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pala, see our Pala schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Ranch Training Program Valley Center | 5.0 mi | — |
| Pauma Elementary Pauma Valley | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Great Oak High Temecula | 6.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Vallecitos Elementary Rainbow | 5.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary Temecula | 6.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak Glen High Valley Center | 6.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Valley Center High Valley Center | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Topview Academy Fallbrook | 5.9 mi | — |
| Tony Tobin Elementary Temecula | 7.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Temecula Luiseno Elementary Temecula | 7.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Red Hawk Elementary Temecula | 7.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Pauba Valley Elementary Temecula | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Lilac Valley Center | 7.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula | 7.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Vail Ranch Middle Temecula | 8.0 mi | 6.9 |
| RANCHO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Temecula | 8.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Norman L. Sullivan Middle Bonsall | 7.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Bonsall High Bonsall | 7.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Rancho Vista High Temecula | 8.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Susan H. Nelson Temecula | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92059 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,399
Median Home Value
$506,600
Median Rent
$1,552/mo
Population
1,449
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vivian Banks Charter
What grades does Vivian Banks Charter serve?
Vivian Banks Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vivian Banks Charter?
Vivian Banks Charter has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vivian Banks Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Vivian Banks Charter is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vivian Banks Charter rank in CA?
Vivian Banks Charter ranks #4,622 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vivian Banks Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Vivian Banks Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vivian Banks Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vivian Banks Charter has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Vivian Banks Charter a charter school?
Yes, Vivian Banks Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vivian Banks Charter a Title I school?
No, Vivian Banks Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vivian Banks Charter?
65.1% of students at Vivian Banks Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (760) 742-3300
Resources & Links
District
Bonsall Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,231
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,228
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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