Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Solvang Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Solvang Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solvang Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Solvang Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Solvang Elementary School often compared to?
Solvang Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Olivos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Solvang Elementary School?
621 students attend Solvang Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Solvang Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solvang Elementary School?
Solvang Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Solvang Elementary School offer ?
Solvang Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Solvang Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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