Olga L. Reed Elementary

169 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Olga L. Reed Elementary School, located in the small, rural community of Los Alamos, California, serves as a cornerstone for the local Santa Ynez Valley educational district. As a K-6 institution, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention. The campus reflects the character of Los Alamos, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth in a supportive and safe setting.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational learning while integrating modern resources to prepare students for middle school. Because of its smaller student population, Olga L. Reed often benefits from a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes character development and community involvement. It is a vital hub for the town, frequently serving as a venue for local engagement and reflecting the agricultural and historical identity of the surrounding Santa Barbara County region.

169

Total Students

7.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olga L. Reed Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	140
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
140 (82.8 %)
White
22 (13.0 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.8 %)

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:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)344-2401
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 20

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 23