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#9191 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Elementary School · Orcutt Union Elementary · Orcutt, CA
An Orcutt Union Elementary elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA 93455
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Dunlap Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph Dunlap 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| St Louis De MontfortPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| St. Louis De Montfort ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 276 | 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.
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.
Orcutt Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Ralph Dunlap Elementary is listed in Orcutt Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Ralph Dunlap Elementary is a public elementary school in Orcutt, CA, part of Orcutt Union Elementary, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,191 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Dunlap Elementary
What grades does Ralph Dunlap Elementary serve?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Dunlap Elementary is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in CA?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary ranks #9,191 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ralph Dunlap Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Dunlap Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ralph Dunlap Elementary a charter school?
No, Ralph Dunlap Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Dunlap Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ralph Dunlap Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
43.0% of students at Ralph Dunlap 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (805) 938-8500
- 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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