Lucia Mar Unified

District Overview
Lucia Mar Unified is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 602 Orchard St. in Arroyo Grande, California. Nestled within the small suburban landscape of the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles metropolitan region, the district oversees 19 operational schools dedicated to serving its surrounding communities. With a total enrollment of 9,591 students, Lucia Mar Unified delivers comprehensive educational pathways spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized adult education offerings. The student population represents a diverse community, composed of 4,875 Hispanic students, 3,837 White students, 602 multiracial students, and 189 Asian students, as well as Black, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners.

To nurture academic success and maintain daily operations, the district employs a robust workforce totaling more than 2,102 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 971 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 198 instructional aides, and over 932 dedicated support personnel, ensuring students receive well-rounded academic, emotional, and logistical backing. Enrollment remains strong across all grade tiers, with a notable concentration in the high school grades, where over 3,300 students are currently completing their secondary education. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and operational goals can visit their official administrative office or explore resources online at www.lmusd.org.
19
Total Schools
9,591
Total Students
971.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucia Mar Unified
Demographic Student Count
White3,837
Hispanic4,875
Black37
Asian189
Two or More602
American Indian22
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    4,875 (51.0%)
  • White
    3,837 (40.1%)
  • Two or More
    602 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    189 (2.0%)
  • Black
    37 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    22 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lucia Mar Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:9,591*
Teachers (FTE):971.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.9
Schools in Lucia Mar Unified
Found 19 Schools