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#2778 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Los Olivos Elementary

Elementary School · Los Olivos Elementary · Los Olivos, CA

An elementary school in Los Olivos, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 208, Los Olivos, CA 93441

  • Math 42% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$15,638
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Los Olivos Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

18.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Los Olivos 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$140,685

Median home value

$1,343,800

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ballard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–61.8 mi107Compare →
Santa Ynez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.61–83.6 mi164Compare →
College ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK3.7 mi24Compare →
Santa Ynez Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–83.7 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Los Olivos Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Los Olivos Elementary is listed in Los Olivos Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Los Olivos Elementary

Los Olivos Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Olivos, CA, part of Los Olivos Elementary, serving approximately 151 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,778 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Los Olivos Elementary

What grades does Los Olivos Elementary serve?

Los Olivos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Los Olivos Elementary?

Los Olivos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Olivos Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Los Olivos Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Los Olivos Elementary rank in CA?

Los Olivos Elementary ranks #2,778 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Los Olivos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Los Olivos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Los Olivos Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Olivos Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Los Olivos Elementary a charter school?

No, Los Olivos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Los Olivos Elementary a Title I school?

No, Los Olivos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Olivos Elementary?

18.5% of students at Los Olivos 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
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Santa Barbara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 93441)
990
Area median age
55.5
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 93441; 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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