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#3925 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Elementary School · Lompoc Unified · Lompoc, CA
A Lompoc Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur Hapgood Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur Hapgood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lompoc Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur Hapgood Elementary is listed in Lompoc Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Arthur Hapgood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lompoc, CA, part of Lompoc Unified, serving approximately 735 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,925 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur Hapgood Elementary
What grades does Arthur Hapgood Elementary serve?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hapgood Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur Hapgood Elementary rank in CA?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary ranks #3,925 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arthur Hapgood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur Hapgood Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arthur Hapgood Elementary a charter school?
No, Arthur Hapgood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur Hapgood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arthur Hapgood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
81.6% of students at Arthur Hapgood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (805) 742-2200
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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