SA
Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Clarence Ruth Elementary

Lompoc Unified · Santa Barbara County · 501 North W Street, Lompoc, CA 93436-5006

(805) 742-2500 · www.lusd.org

Compare this school →
1/10
#5360
Rank 5360 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts2/10 · #5013 · 12th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5446 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #5301 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

Track Clarence Ruth Elementary

Schools change. Get an email when its test scores or ranking update — about once a year. No spam.

School Overview

Lompoc sits in a quiet valley northwest of Santa Barbara, a working-class military town shaped by Vandenberg Space Force Base and a strong sense of community pride. Clarence Ruth Elementary serves families in this unpretentious corner of Santa Barbara County, where the academics — particularly in math and science — punch above what the surrounding area might lead you to expect. Families who value STEM-leaning instruction and want their kids in a tight-knit school community, rather than a flashier coastal district, may find it worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
230 (88%)
White
14 (5%)
Multiple Races
13 (5%)
African American
4 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners102 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged225 (86%)
Students with Disabilities48 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

495
Enrollment
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4057 · 33rd percentile

48 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found