- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241002685
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 062241002685 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 17.3:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- This school 398
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy
398 students
What this shows Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy compares
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 31.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Lompoc
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Miguelito Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
La Canada Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
La Honda Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy
How many students attend Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
52.7% of students at Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lompoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.