At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
788
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Mead Valley Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Perris, California. The school enrolls 788 students. It is part of the Val Verde Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictVal Verde Unified
County6065
CityPerris
ZIP92570
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069113510285
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment788
White2.6%
Hispanic / Latino94.0%
Black / African American2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.6%
Hispanic
94.0%
Black
2.0%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.