La Canada Elementary

www.lusd.org

541 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Cañada Elementary is a public school located in Lompoc, California, serving students as part of the Lompoc Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its student body. By utilizing district-wide curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while emphasizing the development of strong fundamental skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, La Cañada Elementary places a high value on community engagement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and staff to create a well-rounded experience that supports diverse learning styles. Through its affiliation with the Lompoc Unified School District, the school provides access to various resources and programs designed to promote a safe and enriching campus culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential.

541

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Canada Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	450
Black	13
Asian	18
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
450 (83.2%)
White
39 (7.2%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
Asian
18 (3.3%)
Black
13 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Lompoc Unified
Phone:	(805)742-2250
Website:	http://www.lusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 99

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Canada Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Canada Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	47.5%
Male	284	52.5%

Elementary School K - 6th