Branch Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Branch Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Branch Elementary School is 0.49, 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)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Branch Elementary School?
244 students attend Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Branch Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Branch Elementary School offer ?
Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Branch Elementary School part of?
Branch Elementary School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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