Los Padres Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Los Padres Elementary School?
182 students attend Los Padres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Los Padres Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Padres Elementary School?
Los Padres Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Padres Elementary School offer ?
Los Padres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Los Padres Elementary School part of?
Los Padres Elementary School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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