Summary:
Ballard Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Ballard Elementary district in Solvang, California. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 161 out of 5,874 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 567 out of 5,862 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Ballard Elementary has received a prestigious 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is an exceptional educational institution.
Academically, Ballard Elementary has demonstrated strong student performance, with 100% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 85.71% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4% is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.8 suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While Ballard Elementary has exceptional academic performance, the relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (10.17%) suggests the school may not serve a highly diverse or economically disadvantaged student population. This is an important factor to consider when evaluating the school's overall performance and the equity of educational opportunities it provides.
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