Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Ranchos Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Los Ranchos Elementary serves the southeast part of San Luis Obispo, CA, covering an area of approximately 44.6 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Ranchos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Los Ranchos Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Ranchos Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Ranchos Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1058 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Ranchos Elementary School's ranking?
Los Ranchos Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Ranchos Elementary School often compared to?
Los Ranchos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Ranchos Elementary School?
521 students attend Los Ranchos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Los Ranchos Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Ranchos Elementary School?
Los Ranchos Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Ranchos Elementary School offer ?
Los Ranchos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Los Ranchos Elementary School part of?
Los Ranchos Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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