Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Clarence Ruth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarence Ruth Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clarence Ruth Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Clarence Ruth Elementary School?
450 students attend Clarence Ruth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clarence Ruth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarence Ruth Elementary School?
Clarence Ruth Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clarence Ruth Elementary School offer ?
Clarence Ruth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Clarence Ruth Elementary School part of?
Clarence Ruth Elementary School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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