How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Honda STEAM Academy | Mission Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lompoc, CA | Lompoc, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 531 | 61 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.3% | 70.5% |
| 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 | La Honda STEAM Academy | Mission Valley |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,048 | $16,048 |
| District | Lompoc Unified | Lompoc Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Honda STEAM Academy | Mission Valley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.2% | 27.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84.9% | 62.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Honda STEAM Academy | Mission Valley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 495:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 31.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.