Val Verde Elementary School: Top K-5 School in Perris (2026 List)

About Val Verde Elementary

Val Verde Elementary School is situated at 2656 Indian Avenue in Perris. It enrolls 650 students in grades K-5. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for instructional support. Math proficiency is 16% and reading proficiency is 30%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school is a welcoming and friendly place for people in the area. There are several permanent buildings on campus, as well as a library just for students. Staff members work together to reach the district's main goals for primary education. Most of the students are people who have lived in the Val Verde area for a long time. The school has started a "Peer Mediator" program to help students talk about their problems in a structured way. A new community garden also gives people a place to learn about California's ecology in a hands-on way. Homes in the Val Verde area cost between $445,000 and $585,000. Families are thankful for the different health programs that are available to students. The school wants to be one ofthe best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%

Reading 30%

State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 30% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

640

Total Students

$106877

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.75%

Asian 1.41%

Hispanic 86.56%

Black 6.56%

Two+ Races 1.41%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

3.75%

Asian

1.41%

Hispanic

86.56%

Black

6.56%

Two+ Races

1.41%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 640

45%

288 Female

55%

352 Male

Student Population

640 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

640 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Val Verde Elementary Contact Information

Address

2656 Indian Ave., Perris, CA, 92571

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Phone

(951) 940-8550

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Website

valverde.edu/en-us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Val Verde Elementary is putting a lot of focus on its "Morning Walks" program, which has made mornings much easier for students and teachers. The school recently celebrated being named a high-performing campus in the Val Verde Unified School District. Teachers are working together to make new lesson plans that focus on STEAM for the last quarter of the year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Val Verde Elementary School have a dual immersion program?

Ans. While not a full immersion site, the school provides significant support for students learning English as a second language.

Q2. What is the school mascot for Val Verde Elementary School?

Ans. The school mascot is the Eagle, and students strive to follow the "Eagle Way" by being respectful learners.

Q3. Does Val Verde Elementary School have an active PTA?

Ans. The Parent Teacher Association is very active, raising funds for field trips, classroom supplies, and school assemblies.

Q4. How does Val Verde Elementary School manage student pick-up?

Ans. The school uses a color-coded tag system to ensure that students are safely released only to authorized adults.

Q5. Does Val Verde Elementary School have a STEM lab?

Ans. The school is developing a dedicated makerspace where students can engage in hands-on engineering and creative building projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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