How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Orcutt Academy Charter | Ralph Dunlap Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Orcutt, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 812 | 502 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 26.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.6% | 37.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Orcutt Academy Charter | Ralph Dunlap Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,843 | $14,843 |
| District | Orcutt Union Elementary | Orcutt Union Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Orcutt Academy Charter | Ralph Dunlap Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5% | 33.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.0% | 52.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Orcutt Academy Charter | Ralph Dunlap Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 360.9:1 | 1004:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 24.9% |
| 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.