Harloe Elementary

901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

harloe.luciamarschools.org/

619 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harloe Elementary School is a public school located in Arroyo Grande, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Harloe provides a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to develop strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and an active parent-teacher association that helps enrich the campus experience. Located in a residential area of Arroyo Grande, Harloe serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By blending traditional educational practices with modern learning strategies, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body.

619

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harloe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	236
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	59

White
312 (50.4%)
Hispanic
236 (38.1%)
Two or More
59 (9.5%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lucia Mar Unified
Phone:	(805)474-3710
Website:	http://harloe.luciamarschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 86