The New School serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The New School?
100 students attend The New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The New School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The New School?
The New School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The New School offer ?
The New School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The New School part of?
The New School is part of Vallecitos Elementary School District.
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