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#3967 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Elementary School · Orcutt Union Elementary · Orcutt, CA
An Orcutt Union Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA 93455
- Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Nightingale Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Nightingale 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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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
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Alice Shaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orcutt Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Nightingale Elementary is listed in Orcutt Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Nightingale Elementary
Joe Nightingale Elementary is a public elementary school in Orcutt, CA, part of Orcutt Union Elementary, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,967 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Nightingale Elementary
What grades does Joe Nightingale Elementary serve?
Joe Nightingale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Joe Nightingale Elementary?
Joe Nightingale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Nightingale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Nightingale Elementary is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Nightingale Elementary rank in CA?
Joe Nightingale Elementary ranks #3,967 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joe Nightingale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Nightingale 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 Joe Nightingale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Nightingale Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joe Nightingale Elementary a charter school?
No, Joe Nightingale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Nightingale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joe Nightingale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Nightingale Elementary?
52.9% of students at Joe Nightingale 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
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (805) 938-8650
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 93455; 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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