Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nicolas Valley Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicolas Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolas Valley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2149 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School is ranked #2149 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nicolas Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Nicolas Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ysabel Barnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicolas Valley Elementary School?
706 students attend Nicolas Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Nicolas Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicolas Valley Elementary School?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicolas Valley Elementary School offer ?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nicolas Valley Elementary School part of?
Nicolas Valley Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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