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#5926 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cappy Culver Elementary
Elementary School · San Miguel Joint Union · Paso Robles, CA
A San Miguel Joint Union elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
- Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cappy Culver Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cappy Culver 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paso Robles), 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
$94,512
Median home value
$661,400
Median rent
$1,946/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in San Miguel Joint Union
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Larsen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | Not available | 427 | 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.
San Miguel Joint Union
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cappy Culver Elementary is listed in San Miguel Joint Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cappy Culver Elementary
Cappy Culver Elementary is a public elementary school in Paso Robles, CA, part of San Miguel Joint Union, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,926 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cappy Culver Elementary
What grades does Cappy Culver Elementary serve?
Cappy Culver Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cappy Culver Elementary?
Cappy Culver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cappy Culver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cappy Culver Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cappy Culver Elementary rank in CA?
Cappy Culver Elementary ranks #5,926 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cappy Culver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cappy Culver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Cappy Culver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cappy Culver Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cappy Culver Elementary a charter school?
No, Cappy Culver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cappy Culver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cappy Culver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cappy Culver Elementary?
47.2% of students at Cappy Culver 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (805) 227-1040
- Area population (ZIP 93446)
- 45,859
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 93446; 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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