Below Average
#7446 of 9,539 schools in CA
Olga L. Reed Elementary
Elementary School · Orcutt Union Elementary · Los Alamos, CA
An Orcutt Union Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 318, Los Alamos, CA 93440
- Math 27% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olga L. Reed Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olga L. Reed 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$53,673
Median home value
$672,100
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Orcutt Union Elementary
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Nightingale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 684 | Compare → |
| Orcutt Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 778 | Compare → |
| Orcutt School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | Not available | 44 | Compare → |
| Patterson Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 641 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orcutt Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Olga L. Reed Elementary is listed in Orcutt Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olga L. Reed Elementary
Olga L. Reed Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Alamos, CA, part of Orcutt Union Elementary, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,446 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olga L. Reed Elementary
What grades does Olga L. Reed Elementary serve?
Olga L. Reed Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Olga L. Reed Elementary?
Olga L. Reed Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olga L. Reed Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olga L. Reed Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olga L. Reed Elementary rank in CA?
Olga L. Reed Elementary ranks #7,446 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Olga L. Reed Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Olga L. Reed Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Olga L. Reed Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olga L. Reed Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Olga L. Reed Elementary a charter school?
No, Olga L. Reed Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olga L. Reed Elementary a Title I school?
No, Olga L. Reed Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olga L. Reed Elementary?
89.5% of students at Olga L. Reed 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (805) 344-2401
- Area population (ZIP 93440)
- 896
- Area median age
- 71
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 93440; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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