Blanchard Elementary

Summary:

Blanchard Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Paula, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Santa Paula Unified School District, which is ranked 1211 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanchard Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger ranking. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly below the Santa Paula Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.97% of Blanchard Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.89% for the district and 47.04% for the state. Additionally, Blanchard Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.0% in 2017-2018 to 36.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby Thelma Bedell Elementary (34.5%) and McKevett Elementary (22.8%).

Blanchard Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Thelma Bedell Elementary (64.55%) and McKevett Elementary (79.19%). The nearby schools within the Santa Paula Unified School District, such as Thelma Bedell Elementary, McKevett Elementary, and Glen City Elementary, generally perform better than Blanchard Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.


Detail:

Public K-6

 115 Peck Rd.
       Santa Paula, CA  93060-3013


(805) 933-8866

District: Santa Paula Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5518th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,266 Help


Students who attend Blanchard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Isbell Middle
High:    Santa Paula High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.5%
White:
4.3%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Compare Details Blanchard Elementary ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Blanchard Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Santa Paula Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), White (4.3%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary is 19.5, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchard Elementary is $10,266. 3 elementary schools in the Santa Paula Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanchard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchard Elementary 5518th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Blanchard Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Paula Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Paula Unified 1211th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blanchard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 16.92 4918th 5611 12.4%
2016 18.28 4764th 5614 15.1%
2017 20.66 4630th 5692 18.7%
2018 13.22 5238th 5662 7.5%
2019 14.07 5307th 5789 8.3%
2022 18.63 4996th 5883 15.1%
2023 14.95 5329th 5874 9.3%
2024 12.44 5518th 5862 5.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.72 2668th 3246 17.8%
2019 27.81 2637th 3275 19.5%
2022 35.91 2127th 3311 35.8%
2023 26.76 2771st 3250 14.7%
2024 30.50 2515th 3160 20.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.00 2619th 2634 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.47 4683rd 5084 7.9%
2019 20.45 4544th 5173 12.2%
2022 27.96 3997th 5264 24.1%
2023 19.80 4719th 5374 12.2%
2024 13.10 5263rd 5511 4.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.96 4913th 5413 9.2%
2019 11.10 5253rd 5492 4.4%
2022 23.82 4341st 5635 23.0%
2023 13.98 5236th 5617 6.8%
2024 15.24 5097th 5605 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.07 5087th 5431 6.3%
2019 18.73 4771st 5510 13.4%
2022 14.39 5268th 5663 7.0%
2023 17.22 4980th 5650 11.9%
2024 12.17 5355th 5636 5.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanchard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.68 4430th 4830 8.3%
2019 19.55 4403rd 4963 11.3%
2022 22.60 4309th 5084 15.2%
2023 21.76 4351st 5098 14.7%
2024 16.52 4682nd 5102 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Blanchard Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Blanchard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 20 1 0 443 0 0 0 0 464
2015 28 0 1 429 1 0 0 0 459
2016 24 0 1 418 2 0 0 0 445
2017 23 1 1 386 2 0 0 0 413
2018 17 1 1 356 4 0 0 0 379
2019 17 1 0 335 4 0 0 0 357
2020 17 0 0 284 4 0 0 0 305
2021 16 0 0 272 2 0 1 0 291
2022 13 1 2 254 1 0 1 0 272
2023 11 1 1 240 0 1 0 0 254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blanchard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 464 20.0 23.2 85.1
2015 459 21.0 21.8 86.5
2016 445 20.0 22.2 86.1
2017 413 20.0 20.6 84.3
2018 379 17.0 22.2 87.1
2019 357 17.0 21.0 83.5
2020 305 n/a n/a 79
2021 291 15.0 19.4 77
2022 272 15.2 17.8 80.1
2023 254 13.0 19.5 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blanchard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 464 20.0 23.2 85.1
2015 459 21.0 21.8 86.5
2016 445 20.0 22.2 86.1
2017 413 20.0 20.6 84.3
2018 379 17.0 22.2 87.1
2019 357 17.0 21.0 83.5
2020 305 n/a n/a 79
2021 291 15.0 19.4 77
2022 272 15.2 17.8 80.1
2023 254 13.0 19.5 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Blanchard Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201495.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%96.0%
201592.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%100.0%100.0%92.0%95.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201995.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%
202191.8%0.0%0.0%93.4%91.8%91.8%91.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blanchard Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,266

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchard Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5307th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5329th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blanchard Elementary)16.413.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Paula Unified)41.128.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary)10.921.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Paula Unified)37.932.1
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blanchard Elementary)1715.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Paula Unified)36.529
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary)18.611.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Paula Unified)36.622.1
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blanchard Elementary)24.628.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Paula Unified)35.334.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary)28.110.3
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Paula Unified)24.619.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Blanchard Elementary)19.318.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Paula Unified)14.516
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357254
 28.9%
African American11
American Indian40
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic335240
 28.4%
Pacific Islander01
White1711
 35.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%76%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Elementary

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Isbell Middle
High : Santa Paula High

Blanchard Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.9% of California elementary schools.

Students at Blanchard Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 4% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Blanchard Elementary.


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