Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arthur Hapgood 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arthur Hapgood Elementary serves the southeast part of Lompoc, CA, covering an area of approximately 209 square miles, with most families typically driving 15-20 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 8.7 miles, with the furthest boundary located 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School's student population of 768 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur Hapgood Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7468 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Hapgood Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School is ranked #7468 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arthur Hapgood Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arthur Hapgood Elementary School?
768 students attend Arthur Hapgood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Arthur Hapgood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur Hapgood Elementary School?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arthur Hapgood Elementary School offer ?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arthur Hapgood Elementary School part of?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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