School Overview
Solvang Elementary School, located in the heart of the historic Santa Ynez Valley, serves as the primary K-8 educational institution for the community of Solvang, California. As the sole school in the Solvang School District, it plays a central role in the local culture, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that balances traditional core instruction with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth.

Academically, Solvang Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its use of modern educational tools to enhance student engagement. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages participation in a variety of activities—including athletics, arts, and technology programs—aimed at developing the "whole child." With its picturesque location and strong emphasis on parent and community involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Solvang region, focused on cultivating responsible and lifelong learners.
593
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solvang Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White224
Hispanic320
Black2
Asian5
Two or More38
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    320 (54.0 %)
  • White
    224 (37.8 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Solvang Elementary
Phone: (805)688-4810
Website: http://www.solvangschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Solvang Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten88
Grade 165
Grade 269
Grade 361
Grade 451
Grade 564
Grade 649
Grade 767
Grade 879
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Solvang Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29549.7%
Male29850.3%