Excellent
#1364 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Ballard Elementary
Elementary School · Ballard Elementary · Solvang, CA
An elementary school in Solvang, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2425 School St., Solvang, CA 93463
- Math 74% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballard Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballard Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Solvang), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,123
Median home value
$1,044,100
Median rent
$1,895/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Olivos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Santa Ynez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| College ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K | 2.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Santa Ynez Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ballard Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ballard Elementary is listed in Ballard Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballard Elementary
Ballard Elementary is a public elementary school in Solvang, CA, part of Ballard Elementary, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballard Elementary
What grades does Ballard Elementary serve?
Ballard Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ballard Elementary?
Ballard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballard Elementary rank in CA?
Ballard Elementary ranks #1,364 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ballard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Ballard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballard Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ballard Elementary a charter school?
No, Ballard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ballard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballard Elementary?
9.3% of students at Ballard 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
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 688-4812
- Area population (ZIP 93463)
- 8,099
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93463; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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