Los Ranchos Elementary

5785 Los Ranchos Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

521 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Los Ranchos Elementary School, located in the charming city of San Luis Obispo, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Known for its picturesque setting and commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a dedicated faculty and a strong focus on community engagement, Los Ranchos strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for future success.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and its emphasis on collaborative learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of discovery. Beyond the standard curriculum, Los Ranchos often integrates arts, technology, and extracurricular activities to enrich the student experience. By maintaining strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the surrounding San Luis Obispo neighborhood, the school creates a cohesive, nurturing ecosystem that prioritizes the unique potential of every child.

521

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Ranchos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	66
Black	5
Asian	28
Two or More	59
American Indian	2

White
361 (69.3%)
Hispanic
66 (12.7%)
Two or More
59 (11.3%)
Asian
28 (5.4%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
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:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)596-4075
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 113

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Los Ranchos Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Los Ranchos Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	46.3%
Male	280	53.7%

Elementary School K - 6th