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Los Ranchos Elementary

San Luis Coastal Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 5785 Los Ranchos Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8247

(805) 596-4075

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9/10
#698
Rank 698 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #762 · 87th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #795 · 86th percentile
Science10/10 · #461 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the quieter, more residential western edge of San Luis Obispo, Los Ranchos Elementary draws families who want strong academics without the intensity of a competitive urban school scene — and in SLO, that's a pretty sweet deal. Science scores in particular stand out, which fits nicely with a city that leans outdoor-curious and environmentally minded. Families who love weekend hikes through the Irish Hills Natural Reserve or trips to the farmers market tend to feel right at home in this corner of town.

Student Demographics

248 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
174 (70%)
Hispanic
33 (13%)
Multiple Races
27 (11%)
Asian
11 (4%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged61 (25%)
Students with Disabilities53 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

521
Enrollment
26.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.2
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 Programs2/10 · #5362 · 11th percentile

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