Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy

www.lusd.org

440 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy, located in Lompoc, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Lompoc Unified School District that places a heavy emphasis on integrating the arts into the traditional academic curriculum. By prioritizing visual and performing arts, the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. This thematic approach is designed to keep students engaged while helping them develop confidence and collaborative skills through music, dance, theater, and visual design.

Beyond its artistic focus, the academy is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a supportive community environment that encourages parent involvement and student accountability. By leveraging the resources of the Lompoc Unified School District, Los Berros strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their talents and achieve high academic standards within a vibrant, culture-rich learning setting.

440

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	252
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
252 (57.3 %)
White
141 (32.0 %)
Two or More
22 (5.0 %)
Asian
13 (3.0 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lompoc Unified
Phone:	(805)742-2350
Website:	http://www.lusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 75