Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ralph Dunlap Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#4471 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Dunlap Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School is ranked #4471 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ralph Dunlap Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Road Elementary School, Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary School?
486 students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph Dunlap Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ralph Dunlap Elementary School part of?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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