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#8767 of 9,539 schools in CA
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Elementary School · Lompoc Unified · Lompoc, CA
A Lompoc Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 16% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarence Ruth Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarence Ruth 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #15 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
Clarence Ruth Elementary is listed in Lompoc Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarence Ruth Elementary
Clarence Ruth Elementary is a public elementary school in Lompoc, CA, part of Lompoc Unified, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,767 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarence Ruth Elementary
What grades does Clarence Ruth Elementary serve?
Clarence Ruth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Clarence Ruth Elementary?
Clarence Ruth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Ruth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Ruth Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarence Ruth Elementary rank in CA?
Clarence Ruth Elementary ranks #8,767 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Clarence Ruth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarence Ruth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Clarence Ruth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence Ruth Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clarence Ruth Elementary a charter school?
No, Clarence Ruth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarence Ruth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clarence Ruth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence Ruth Elementary?
86.9% of students at Clarence Ruth 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (805) 742-2500
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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