La Canada Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Canada Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of La Canada Elementary School is 0.30, 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)35%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
83%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
9%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 La Canada Elementary School often compared to?
La Canada Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miguelito Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Canada Elementary School?
597 students attend La Canada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of La Canada Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Canada Elementary School?
La Canada Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Canada Elementary School offer ?
La Canada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Canada Elementary School part of?
La Canada Elementary School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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