Below Average
#7564 of 9,539 schools in CA
La Canada Elementary
Elementary School · Lompoc Unified · Lompoc, CA
A Lompoc Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 15% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Canada 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 22 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 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Canada 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Grove Charter - LompocCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Clarence Ruth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| La Honda Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Mission ValleyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lompoc Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 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
La Canada Elementary is listed in Lompoc Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Canada Elementary
La Canada Elementary is a public elementary school in Lompoc, CA, part of Lompoc Unified, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,564 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Canada Elementary
What grades does La Canada Elementary serve?
La Canada Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Canada Elementary?
La Canada Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Canada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Canada 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 La Canada Elementary rank in CA?
La Canada Elementary ranks #7,564 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Canada Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Canada Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 La Canada Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Canada Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Canada Elementary a charter school?
No, La Canada Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Canada Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Canada Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Canada Elementary?
87.3% of students at La Canada 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (805) 742-2250
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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