Nicolas Valley Elementary

Summary:

Nicolas Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Temecula, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 696 students. The school is part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 332 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nicolas Valley Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 54.79% and 50.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also above the state average, with 44.44% proficiency in 5th grade compared to the state's 32.68%. Additionally, the school excels in serving its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of California elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. However, the school's performance for White and Multi-racial students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 40% of California elementary schools.

While Nicolas Valley Elementary generally outperforms the nearby Temecula Elementary and Vail Elementary schools in academic performance, Vintage Hills Elementary and Ysabel Barnett Elementary, also within the Temecula Valley Unified School District, demonstrate stronger academic performance across most grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the nearby Alamos Elementary, which is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to Nicolas Valley Elementary and the district averages. The school also faces challenges in addressing a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 9% in 2017-2018 to 27.7% in 2021-2022, higher than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public K-5

 39600 North General Kearney Rd
       Temecula, CA  92591-7302


(951) 695-7180

District: Temecula Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1575th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,889 Help


Students who attend Nicolas Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James L. Day Middle
High:    Chaparral High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.6%
White:
36.1%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Nicolas Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.6%), White (36.1%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nicolas Valley Elementary is 24. 8 elementary schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nicolas Valley Elementary is $9,889. 10 elementary schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nicolas Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicolas Valley Elementary 1575th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Nicolas Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Temecula Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Temecula Valley Unified 332nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nicolas Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.43 724th 4809 84.9%
2005 84.85 736th 4822 84.7%
2006 86.85 645th 4818 86.6%
2007 85.79 721st 5113 85.9%
2008 84.76 765th 5113 85.0%
2009 82.75 844th 5193 83.7%
2010 78.99 1045th 5314 80.3%
2011 77.90 1112th 5377 79.3%
2012 77.88 1136th 5390 78.9%
2013 73.54 1403rd 5530 74.6%
2015 81.29 1067th 5611 81.0%
2016 67.46 1639th 5614 70.8%
2017 64.05 1840th 5692 67.7%
2018 69.66 1578th 5662 72.1%
2019 81.23 1110th 5789 80.8%
2022 68.39 1672nd 5883 71.6%
2023 72.06 1492nd 5874 74.6%
2024 70.37 1575th 5862 73.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.80 217th 339 36.0%
2019 55.27 229th 445 48.5%
2022 38.69 410th 610 32.8%
2023 49.22 387th 669 42.2%
2024 39.64 465th 669 30.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.90 67th 3246 97.9%
2019 92.79 133rd 3275 95.9%
2022 47.90 1317th 3311 60.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.54 548th 2420 77.4%
2024 46.90 1061st 2634 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.41 1424th 5084 72.0%
2019 85.00 491st 5173 90.5%
2022 75.12 954th 5264 81.9%
2023 76.28 929th 5374 82.7%
2024 69.02 1306th 5511 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 1563rd 5413 71.1%
2019 76.07 1259th 5492 77.1%
2022 69.67 1533rd 5635 72.8%
2023 70.72 1469th 5617 73.8%
2024 62.10 1860th 5605 66.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.24 466th 2128 78.1%
2019 91.83 149th 2585 94.2%
2022 53.31 734th 2227 67.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.83 64th 130 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.58 1541st 5431 71.6%
2019 83.29 902nd 5510 83.6%
2022 65.24 1716th 5663 69.7%
2023 71.08 1457th 5650 74.2%
2024 74.59 1295th 5636 77.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.92 1240th 4830 74.3%
2019 82.40 619th 4963 87.5%
2022 69.91 1162nd 5084 77.1%
2023 79.92 734th 5098 85.6%
2024 79.87 730th 5102 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Nicolas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.22 1162nd 2737 57.5%
2019 69.01 869th 2834 69.3%
2022 40.88 1711th 2726 37.2%
2023 45.53 1557th 2662 41.5%
2024 42.21 1645th 2647 37.9%
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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.

Nicolas Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Nicolas Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 298 13 12 62 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1992 371 8 26 68 7 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 497 21 62 96 25 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 516 17 71 130 24 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 567 32 58 127 17 n/a n/a 0 801
1996 567 32 58 127 17 n/a n/a 0 801
1997 576 39 64 130 21 n/a n/a 0 830
1998 669 50 74 168 14 n/a n/a 0 975
1999 722 56 71 177 13 n/a n/a 0 1039
2000 793 60 70 191 10 n/a n/a 0 1124
2001 796 51 67 206 9 n/a n/a 0 1129
2002 587 59 69 173 7 n/a n/a 0 895
2003 587 59 69 173 7 n/a n/a 0 895
2004 608 60 86 193 10 n/a n/a 6 963
2005 501 56 97 220 8 n/a n/a 42 924
2006 449 47 97 237 7 n/a n/a 116 953
2007 404 58 111 209 8 n/a n/a 120 910
2008 372 42 95 209 6 n/a n/a 0 724
2009 359 36 96 199 7 7 186 0 890
2010 339 36 85 340 5 7 79 0 891
2011 348 34 73 315 4 6 83 0 863
2012 334 31 79 308 10 9 76 0 847
2013 327 35 78 290 7 4 76 0 817
2014 307 35 69 300 8 3 79 0 801
2015 274 31 66 293 7 1 81 0 753
2016 282 41 64 285 8 1 82 0 763
2017 271 38 70 320 1 1 89 0 790
2018 271 34 69 324 1 4 79 0 782
2019 260 33 68 279 1 2 83 0 726
2020 253 41 66 293 3 2 91 0 749
2021 244 46 66 292 3 2 79 0 732
2022 239 26 65 289 4 2 80 0 705
2023 251 31 59 262 4 2 87 0 696

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 Nicolas Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 385 17.0 22.6 n/a
1992 480 17.3 27.7 22.1
1993 701 24.0 29.2 26.4
1994 758 31.0 24.5 25.7
1995 801 32.0 25.0 15.2
1996 801 32.0 25.0 15.2
1997 830 34.5 24.1 16.5
1998 975 43.0 22.7 17.5
1999 1039 54.0 19.2 15.6
2000 1124 58.0 19.4 15.8
2001 1129 58.0 19.5 15.1
2002 895 46.5 19.2 15.8
2003 895 46.5 19.2 15.8
2004 963 48.5 19.9 14.6
2005 924 50.6 18.3 17.5
2006 953 49.0 19.4 19.6
2007 910 48.6 18.7 20
2008 724 51.6 14.0 27.2
2009 890 45.0 18.2 22.2
2010 891 44.0 20.2 27.3
2011 863 n/a n/a 33.1
2012 847 36.0 23.5 n/a
2013 817 30.0 27.2 33
2014 801 30.0 26.7 32.8
2015 753 29.0 25.9 29.1
2016 763 29.0 26.3 33.2
2017 790 31.0 25.4 33.8
2018 782 32.0 24.4 38.6
2019 726 30.0 24.2 41.2
2020 749 n/a n/a 42.2
2021 732 30.0 24.4 39.3
2022 705 25.5 27.6 36.2
2023 696 29.0 24.0 33.3

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 Nicolas Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 385 17.0 22.6 n/a
1992 480 17.3 27.7 22.1
1993 701 24.0 29.2 26.4
1994 758 31.0 24.5 25.7
1995 801 32.0 25.0 15.2
1996 801 32.0 25.0 15.2
1997 830 34.5 24.1 16.5
1998 975 43.0 22.7 17.5
1999 1039 54.0 19.2 15.6
2000 1124 58.0 19.4 15.8
2001 1129 58.0 19.5 15.1
2002 895 46.5 19.2 15.8
2003 895 46.5 19.2 15.8
2004 963 48.5 19.9 14.6
2005 924 50.6 18.3 17.5
2006 953 49.0 19.4 19.6
2007 910 48.6 18.7 20
2008 724 51.6 14.0 27.2
2009 890 45.0 18.2 22.2
2010 891 44.0 20.2 27.3
2011 863 n/a n/a 33.1
2012 847 36.0 23.5 n/a
2013 817 30.0 27.2 33
2014 801 30.0 26.7 32.8
2015 753 29.0 25.9 29.1
2016 763 29.0 26.3 33.2
2017 790 31.0 25.4 33.8
2018 782 32.0 24.4 38.6
2019 726 30.0 24.2 41.2
2020 749 n/a n/a 42.2
2021 732 30.0 24.4 39.3
2022 705 25.5 27.6 36.2
2023 696 29.0 24.0 33.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Nicolas Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%1.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%
201391.0%8.0%0.0%1.0%91.0%92.0%92.0%91.0%91.0%
201491.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%91.0%91.0%
201591.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%93.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%
201691.0%6.0%1.0%2.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201796.0%2.0%1.0%2.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%2.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202095.0%1.2%3.7%96.9%96.3%95.7%98.1%
202194.2%0.0%4.2%97.5%95.8%95.8%95.8%
202296.8%0.8%2.4%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nicolas Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,888

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicolas Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1110th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1492nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nicolas Valley Elementary)64.251.2
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Temecula Valley Unified)68.860.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicolas Valley Elementary)56.956.5
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Temecula Valley Unified)67.556.8
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nicolas Valley Elementary)62.866.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Temecula Valley Unified)67.861.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nicolas Valley Elementary)57.558.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Temecula Valley Unified)5855.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nicolas Valley Elementary)82.156.2
 25.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Temecula Valley Unified)72.764.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nicolas Valley Elementary)61.339.1
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Temecula Valley Unified)52.143.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Nicolas Valley Elementary)59.439.1
 20.4%
   5th Grade Science (Temecula Valley Unified)49.244.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726696
 4.1%
African American3331
 6.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian6859
 13.2%
Hispanic279262
 6.1%
Pacific Islander22
White260251
 3.5%
Two or More Races8387
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%33.3%
 7.9%


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Students at Nicolas Valley Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 36% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 4% African American.

Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks 1575th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nicolas Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James L. Day Middle
High : Chaparral High

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Nicolas Valley Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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