Clarence Ruth Elementary

www.lusd.org

471 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Clarence Ruth Elementary School is a public K–6 institution located in Lompoc, California, and is part of the Lompoc Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The campus emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy and mathematics, while also offering programs designed to encourage student engagement and social-emotional growth.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families. Through the Lompoc Unified School District framework, Clarence Ruth Elementary utilizes district-wide resources to ensure students have access to modern educational tools and a structured curriculum. For those seeking current information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website at http://www.lusd.org.

471

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarence Ruth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	409
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
409 (86.8 %)
White
32 (6.8 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)742-2500
Website:	http://www.lusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 70

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clarence Ruth Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clarence Ruth Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	46.9%
Male	250	53.1%

Elementary School K - 6th