Solvang Elementary
593 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 224 |
| Hispanic | 320 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 38 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Hispanic320 (54.0 %)
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White224 (37.8 %)
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Two or More38 (6.4 %)
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Asian5 (0.8 %)
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American Indian4 (0.7 %)
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Black2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 295 | 49.7% |
| Male | 298 | 50.3% |
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