Lost Hills Elementary

Lost Hills Union Elementary
14821 Primary Ct.
Lost Hills, CA 93249
180 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Lost Hills Elementary School, located in the rural community of Lost Hills, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Richland School District, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population, emphasizing the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Given its location in a small, agricultural-focused town, the school plays a vital role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for student engagement and family involvement.

The school environment at Lost Hills Elementary is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural school setting. By prioritizing classroom instruction and maintaining partnerships with families and the surrounding community, Lost Hills Elementary strives to equip its students with the necessary skills and confidence to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.
180
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    178 (98.9 %)
  • White
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Lost Hills Union Elementary
Phone: (661)797-2626
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 36
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio