- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, CA
French Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for French Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002811170
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Valley Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
French Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002811170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
French Valley Elementary shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 060002811170 · Winchester, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 21:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
French Valley Elementary shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
French Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- This school 755
French Valley Elementary
755 students
What this shows French Valley Elementary reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Valley Elementary compares
French Valley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 35.6%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, French Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
1,196 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Winchester Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Temecula Valley Charter
Standard public school
596 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Valley Elementary
How many students attend French Valley Elementary?
French Valley Elementary has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, CA. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at French Valley Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French Valley Elementary?
23.1% of students at French Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at French Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Winchester, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Valley Elementary?
French Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does French Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, French Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides French Valley Elementary, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.