Ralph Dunlap Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to 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)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ralph Dunlap Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School, Patterson Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary School?
469 students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 25:1, 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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