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5785 Los Ranchos Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8247
Summary
Los Ranchos Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
68.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 583/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 665/4,657 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 521 |
| Low-Income Students | 123 (23.6%) |
| English Learners | 22 (4.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.9-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.5% to 81.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.3-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Los Ranchos Elementary compare within the district?
Los Ranchos Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in San Luis Coastal Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Ranchos Elementary rank in California?
Los Ranchos Elementary ranks No. 583 of 4,657 in reading and No. 665 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Los Ranchos Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.9% meet the reading standard and 46.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Los Ranchos Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo?
Los Ranchos Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis ObispoHow does Los Ranchos Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Los Ranchos Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis Obispo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Los Ranchos ElementaryThis school | 68.1% | 72.3% |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter | 76.3% | 83.9% |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary | 62.6% | 70.2% |
