Branch Elementary School
Tel:
(805)474-3720
- Branch Elementary School serves 312 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 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Branch Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Branch Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Branch Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1674 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 76% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lucia Mar Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Branch Elementary School is Arroyo Grande High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paulding Middle School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harloe Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arroyo Grande Paulding Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 588 students
2.7 miles
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3500 2.7 7-8 588 - Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande High School Grades: 8-12 | 2118 students
3.8 miles
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3200 3.8 8-12 2118 - Arroyo Grande Harloe Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 677 students
4.2 miles
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3710 4.2 K-6 677 - Arroyo Grande Ocean View Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 627 students
4.2 miles
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3730 4.2 K-6 627 - Grover Beach Fairgrove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 487 students
5.2 miles
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805)474-3740 5.2 K-6 487
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