Very Good
#2889 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Cayucos Elementary
Elementary School · Cayucos Elementary · Cayucos, CA
An elementary school in Cayucos, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
301 Cayucos Dr., Cayucos, CA 93430
- Math 56% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cayucos Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cayucos 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,354
Median home value
$965,100
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 266 | 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.
Cayucos Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cayucos Elementary is listed in Cayucos Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cayucos Elementary
Cayucos Elementary is a public elementary school in Cayucos, CA, part of Cayucos Elementary, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,889 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cayucos Elementary
What grades does Cayucos Elementary serve?
Cayucos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cayucos Elementary?
Cayucos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cayucos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cayucos Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cayucos Elementary rank in CA?
Cayucos Elementary ranks #2,889 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cayucos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cayucos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Cayucos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cayucos Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cayucos Elementary a charter school?
No, Cayucos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cayucos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cayucos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cayucos Elementary?
25.6% of students at Cayucos 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (805) 995-3694
- Area population (ZIP 93430)
- 3,257
- Area median age
- 60.2
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 93430; 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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