Pauma Elementary

33158 Cole Grade Rd.
Pauma Valley, CA 92061

pauma.vcpusd.org

256 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pauma Elementary School, located in the scenic Pauma Valley of California, serves as a vital educational anchor within the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and a curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills, Pauma Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success while honoring the unique cultural context of the surrounding community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the holistic development of its students. With a focus on social-emotional learning and character building, Pauma Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming campus culture. By leveraging its resources and maintaining active partnerships with local families, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive both in the classroom and in their daily lives.

256

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pauma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	191
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	42

Hispanic
191 (74.6 %)
American Indian
42 (16.4 %)
White
14 (5.5 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Valley Center-Pauma Unified
Phone:	(760)742-3741
Website:	http://pauma.vcpusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 9