Blanchard Elementary

www.santapaulausd.org

317 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blanchard Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Paula, California, serving as part of the Santa Paula Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential life skills. As part of a smaller school district, Blanchard Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging strong collaboration between teachers, students, and families to foster a supportive learning environment.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by aligning its curriculum with state standards and offering various resources to support diverse learner needs. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student engagement, Blanchard Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where children can thrive. For families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or campus events, the Santa Paula Unified School District website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and district-wide updates.

317

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanchard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	296
Black	1
Asian	1

Hispanic
296 (93.4%)
White
19 (6.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Santa Paula Unified
Phone:	(805)933-8866
Website:	http://www.santapaulausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 76

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 38