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#3819 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Blanchard Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Paula Unified
115 Peck Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,819 of 9,539
In Santa Paula
#6 of 13
public schools
In district
#6 of 9
Santa Paula Unified
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Blanchard Elementary
Blanchard Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Paula, CA, part of Santa Paula Unified. Blanchard Elementary serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Blanchard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,819 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Blanchard Elementary show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Blanchard Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
32% of students at Blanchard Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Blanchard Elementary — Students at Blanchard Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Blanchard Elementary Compares
See how Blanchard Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
115 Peck Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blanchard Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McKevett Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grace Thille Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Glen City Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Paula, see our Santa Paula schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Glen City Elementary Santa Paula | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Renaissance High Santa Paula | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Santa Paula | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Santa Paula High Santa Paula | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Isbell Middle Santa Paula | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Briggs Elementary Santa Paula | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| McKevett Elementary Santa Paula | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Grace Thille Elementary Santa Paula | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Mupu Elementary Santa Paula | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Olivelands Elementary Santa Paula | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Mesa Elementary Somis | 5.6 mi | 5.8 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ventura | 5.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Santa Clara Elementary Santa Paula | 5.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura | 5.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Linda Vista Adventist School Oxnard | 6.7 mi | — |
| LINDA VISTA ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oxnard | 6.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Rio Mesa High Oxnard | 7.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Citrus Glen Elementary Ventura | 6.7 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,606
Median Home Value
$582,900
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
Population
34,640
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
54.2%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Median Age
35.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blanchard Elementary
What grades does Blanchard Elementary serve?
Blanchard Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary?
Blanchard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanchard Elementary rank in CA?
Blanchard Elementary ranks #3,819 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blanchard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanchard 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 Blanchard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanchard Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Blanchard Elementary a charter school?
No, Blanchard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanchard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blanchard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanchard Elementary?
78.2% of students at Blanchard 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (805) 933-8866
Resources & Links
District
Santa Paula Unified- District Enrollment
- 4,808
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,620
- District Rank
- #6 of 9
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