- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temecula, CA
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nicolas Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002809684
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicolas Valley Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 15
- elementary schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicolas Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002809684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nicolas Valley Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060002809684 · Temecula, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 23.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Nicolas Valley Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nicolas 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 691
Nicolas Valley Elementary
691 students
What this shows Nicolas Valley Elementary reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicolas Valley Elementary compares
Nicolas Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 34.2%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 7.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Nicolas 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 Nicolas 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicolas 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 Temecula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Temecula Luiseno Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Tony Tobin Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vail Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Abby Reinke Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicolas Valley Elementary
How many students attend Nicolas Valley Elementary?
Nicolas Valley Elementary has 691 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicolas Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicolas Valley Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicolas Valley Elementary?
31.6% of students at Nicolas Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicolas Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nicolas Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicolas Valley Elementary?
Nicolas Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Nicolas Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolas Valley Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Nicolas 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.