Is Vallecitos Elementary a good school?

Vallecitos Elementary ranks 2851 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vallecitos Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Vallecitos Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Vallecitos Elementary?

Students at Vallecitos Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 12% White, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Vallecitos Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vallecitos Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Fallbrook High

Vallecitos Elementary

Summary:

Vallecitos Elementary is a public K-8 school in Fallbrook, California, serving 188 students. While the school faces some academic challenges, it also has strengths that could be leveraged to better support its diverse student population.

Academically, Vallecitos Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with some exceptions, such as 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.8 students per teacher, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention. Notably, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.32% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps. Additionally, Vallecitos Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.6% in 2020-2021 to 23.7% in 2022-2023, a concerning trend that requires attention.

When compared to nearby schools, such as La Paloma Elementary and Pauba Valley Elementary, Vallecitos Elementary generally performs below the academic standards of its counterparts in the Fallbrook Union Elementary and Temecula Valley Unified school districts. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio may be a strength that could be leveraged to provide more individualized support for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or struggling academically.

Detail:

Public K-8

5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028-9795

(760) 728-7092

District: Vallecitos Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2851^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,755

Students who attend Vallecitos Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fallbrook High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.3%

White:

11.6%

Asian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vallecitos Elementary ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Vallecitos Elementary ranks better than 60.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.3%), White (11.6%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vallecitos Elementary is 19. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vallecitos Elementary is $11,755.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vallecitos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallecitos Elementary 2851^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Vallecitos Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vallecitos Elementary 1087^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Vallecitos Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vallecitos Elementary 671^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vallecitos Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	59.09	1759^th	4809	63.4%
2005	46.73	2352^nd	4822	51.2%
2006	20.85	3940^th	4818	18.2%
2007	20.52	4253^rd	5113	16.8%
2008	38.81	3012^th	5113	41.1%
2009	41.09	2988^th	5193	42.5%
2010	44.01	2919^th	5314	45.1%
2011	36.39	3505^th	5377	34.8%
2012	31.07	3867^th	5390	28.3%
2013	54.12	2440^th	5530	55.9%
2015	44.01	2791^st	5611	50.3%
2016	43.61	2855^th	5614	49.1%
2017	57.88	2126^th	5692	62.6%
2018	52.33	2427^th	5662	57.1%
2019	37.18	3373^rd	5789	41.7%
2022	53.08	2386^th	5883	59.4%
2023	44.85	2835^th	5874	51.7%
2024	45.11	2851^st	5862	51.4%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	56.86	936^th	3275	71.4%
2022	62.09	690^th	3311	79.2%
2023	39.03	1892^nd	3250	41.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.98	1350^th	5084	73.4%
2019	52.54	2234^th	5173	56.8%
2022	60.50	1652^nd	5264	68.6%
2023	45.38	2677^th	5374	50.2%
2024	47.53	2559^th	5511	53.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.69	1990^th	5413	63.2%
2019	27.85	4002^nd	5492	27.1%
2023	37.17	3206^th	5617	42.9%
2024	30.08	3788^th	5605	32.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.23	4169^th	5510	24.3%
2022	65.06	1722^nd	5663	69.6%
2023	51.03	2395^th	5650	57.6%
2024	51.63	2381^st	5636	57.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.97	1838^th	4830	61.9%
2019	40.78	2904^th	4963	41.5%
2022	64.63	1398^th	5084	72.5%
2023	48.87	2303^rd	5098	54.8%
2024	55.31	1930^th	5102	62.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vallecitos Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	51.91	745^th	1769	57.9%
2005	41.69	963^rd	1777	45.8%
2006	50.42	805^th	1804	55.4%
2007	44.38	1029^th	1999	48.5%
2008	59.11	719^th	2005	64.1%
2009	55.19	850^th	2063	58.8%
2010	48.47	1076^th	2179	50.6%
2011	62.36	750^th	2236	66.5%
2012	68.22	618^th	2259	72.6%
2013	79.28	339^th	2379	85.8%
2015	65.08	761^st	2477	69.3%
2016	64.49	766^th	2497	69.3%
2017	75.56	560^th	2508	77.7%
2018	68.15	685^th	2480	72.4%
2019	70.97	673^rd	2715	75.2%
2022	57.08	967^th	2740	64.7%
2023	47.12	1251^st	2802	55.4%
2024	52.47	1087^th	2777	60.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.46	217^th	2230	90.3%
2019	82.32	257^th	2369	89.2%
2022	67.99	552^nd	2458	77.5%
2023	52.93	934^th	2549	63.4%
2024	59.37	766^th	2575	70.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.97	743^rd	2262	67.2%
2019	77.18	481^st	2380	79.8%
2022	44.85	1195^th	2509	52.4%
2023	56.95	895^th	2547	64.9%
2024	61.86	787^th	2546	69.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vallecitos Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.52	271^st	2072	86.9%
2019	78.98	327^th	2213	85.2%
2022	65.03	607^th	2359	74.3%
2023	52.52	909^th	2391	62.0%
2024	62.57	673^rd	2383	71.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Wonderful school. There is an even blend of cultures here which is great. From the original Californios/Mexicans from when California was Mexico and the later comers (Englanders) and everyone else too. The mature way the children get along, teach the adults how adults can also respect and learn from each other. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vallecitos Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	53	0	2	72	4	n/a	n/a	131
1989	59	0	6	102	1	n/a	n/a	168
1990	62	0	3	106	0	n/a	n/a	171
1991	74	1	3	121	0	n/a	n/a	199
1992	87	1	3	125	0	n/a	n/a	216
1993	88	0	3	124	0	n/a	n/a	215
1994	95	0	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	229
1995	93	0	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	227
1996	93	0	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	227
1997	86	0	5	140	1	n/a	n/a	232
1998	83	0	3	151	0	n/a	n/a	237
1999	85	0	2	147	1	n/a	n/a	235
2000	83	0	2	146	1	n/a	n/a	232
2001	74	0	5	149	4	n/a	n/a	232
2002	78	0	6	164	2	n/a	n/a	250
2003	78	0	6	164	2	n/a	n/a	250
2004	64	0	4	172	2	n/a	n/a	242
2005	60	0	5	186	2	n/a	n/a	253
2006	56	0	1	185	2	n/a	n/a	244
2007	48	0	1	175	0	n/a	n/a	224
2008	42	1	1	165	n/a	n/a	n/a	209
2009	39	0	0	176	2	1	1	219
2010	38	0	0	178	3	1	1	221
2011	38	0	0	169	2	1	1	211
2012	42	0	0	171	4	1	1	219
2013	24	0	0	170	1	1	0	196
2014	23	0	0	168	2	1	3	197
2015	26	0	0	172	0	1	2	201
2016	21	0	0	165	0	0	4	190
2017	22	0	0	180	0	0	3	205
2018	28	0	0	186	0	0	2	216
2019	24	0	0	175	0	0	3	202
2020	21	0	0	172	0	0	2	195
2021	16	1	0	168	0	0	2	187
2022	18	1	1	157	0	0	1	178
2023	21	1	1	165	0	0	0	188
2024	22	1	2	164	1	0	0	190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vallecitos Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	131	7.5	17.4	n/a
1989	168	6.8	24.7	n/a
1990	171	7.5	22.8	n/a
1991	199	8.0	24.8	n/a
1992	216	8.1	26.6	63.9
1993	215	10.0	21.5	72.6
1994	229	9.0	25.4	71.2
1995	227	11.7	19.4	68.3
1996	227	11.7	19.4	68.3
1997	232	12.5	18.6	71.6
1998	237	13.4	17.7	76.4
1999	235	13.7	17.2	67.2
2000	232	12.7	18.3	78
2001	232	13.7	16.9	73.7
2002	250	14.0	17.9	73.2
2003	250	14.0	17.9	73.2
2004	242	14.0	17.3	75.2
2005	253	14.4	17.6	68
2006	244	13.0	18.8	68
2007	224	14.7	15.2	75.4
2008	209	14.0	14.9	70.8
2009	219	11.0	19.9	86.8
2010	221	11.9	18.5	79.6
2011	211	n/a	n/a	94.8
2012	219	12.0	18.2	n/a
2013	196	11.5	17.0	86.7
2014	197	9.0	21.8	78.7
2015	201	10.0	20.1	90
2016	190	10.0	19.0	87.4
2017	205	10.0	20.5	81
2018	216	10.0	21.6	88.9
2019	202	10.0	20.2	98.5
2020	195	n/a	n/a	98.5
2021	187	10.0	18.7	98.4
2022	178	9.0	19.7	83.7
2023	188	10.0	18.8	80.3
2024	190	10.0	19.0	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vallecitos Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	131	7.5	17.4	n/a
1989	168	6.8	24.7	n/a
1990	171	7.5	22.8	n/a
1991	199	8.0	24.8	n/a
1992	216	8.1	26.6	63.9
1993	215	10.0	21.5	72.6
1994	229	9.0	25.4	71.2
1995	227	11.7	19.4	68.3
1996	227	11.7	19.4	68.3
1997	232	12.5	18.6	71.6
1998	237	13.4	17.7	76.4
1999	235	13.7	17.2	67.2
2000	232	12.7	18.3	78
2001	232	13.7	16.9	73.7
2002	250	14.0	17.9	73.2
2003	250	14.0	17.9	73.2
2004	242	14.0	17.3	75.2
2005	253	14.4	17.6	68
2006	244	13.0	18.8	68
2007	224	14.7	15.2	75.4
2008	209	14.0	14.9	70.8
2009	219	11.0	19.9	86.8
2010	221	11.9	18.5	79.6
2011	211	n/a	n/a	94.8
2012	219	12.0	18.2	n/a
2013	196	11.5	17.0	86.7
2014	197	9.0	21.8	78.7
2015	201	10.0	20.1	90
2016	190	10.0	19.0	87.4
2017	205	10.0	20.5	81
2018	216	10.0	21.6	88.9
2019	202	10.0	20.2	98.5
2020	195	n/a	n/a	98.5
2021	187	10.0	18.7	98.4
2022	178	9.0	19.7	83.7
2023	188	10.0	18.8	80.3
2024	190	10.0	19.0	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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