Spring Valley Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary School?
353 students attend Spring Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Spring Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Valley Elementary School?
Spring Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Elementary School offer ?
Spring Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Valley Elementary School part of?
Spring Valley Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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