How do these schools compare?
| Metric | C L Smith Elementary | Los Ranchos Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 528 | 521 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 23.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 18.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | C L Smith Elementary | Los Ranchos Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| District | San Luis Coastal Unified | San Luis Coastal Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | C L Smith Elementary | Los Ranchos Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 69.3% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | C L Smith Elementary | Los Ranchos Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 528:1 | 1302.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 16.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.