Ballard Elementary

Public K-6

 2425 Sch St.
       Solvang, CA  93463-9709


(805) 688-4812

District: Ballard Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ballard Elementary usually attend:

High:    Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Compare Details Ballard Elementary ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.33. (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 Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary is 16.8. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Ballard Elementary 161st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ballard Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ballard Elementary 23rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ballard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.15 273rd 4809 94.3%
2005 95.71 178th 4822 96.3%
2006 98.46 26th 4818 99.5%
2007 90.90 472nd 5113 90.8%
2008 96.62 96th 5113 98.1%
2009 83.89 800th 5193 84.6%
2010 91.47 362nd 5314 93.2%
2011 95.02 128th 5377 97.6%
2012 94.71 107th 5390 98.0%
2013 95.37 90th 5530 98.4%
2015 97.31 163rd 5611 97.1%
2016 97.38 116th 5614 97.9%
2017 94.21 380th 5692 93.3%
2018 95.09 279th 5662 95.1%
2019 96.47 183rd 5789 96.8%
2022 89.33 727th 5883 87.6%
2023 97.33 160th 5848 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ballard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.27 1st 5492 100.0%
2022 99.34 3rd 5635 99.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ballard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.13 566th 5431 89.6%
2022 91.37 549th 5663 90.3%
2023 95.03 305th 5627 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ballard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.69 350th 2737 87.2%
2019 88.51 135th 2834 95.2%
2022 77.84 532nd 2726 80.5%
2023 88.87 136th 2659 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ballard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 56 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1989 53 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1990 58 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1991 69 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1992 74 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1993 80 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1994 102 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1995 126 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1996 126 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1997 110 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1998 109 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1999 124 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2000 132 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 136 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 122 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2003 122 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2004 123 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2005 124 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2006 112 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 100 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 1 112
2008 98 n/a n/a 8 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 97 1 0 6 2 0 2 0 108
2010 104 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 115
2011 105 0 0 6 1 0 6 0 118
2012 99 1 0 9 0 0 4 0 113
2013 100 1 0 9 0 0 7 0 117
2014 84 2 2 16 0 0 0 0 104
2015 112 1 3 15 1 0 0 0 132
2016 105 1 2 16 0 0 0 0 124
2017 105 1 3 18 0 0 2 0 129
2018 103 3 1 22 0 0 2 0 131
2019 99 1 1 23 0 0 8 0 132
2020 105 3 1 27 0 0 7 0 143
2021 100 2 1 20 0 0 5 0 128
2022 100 0 1 23 0 0 5 0 129
2023 90 0 2 16 0 0 10 0 118

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 Ballard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 63 3.7 17.0 n/a
1989 59 4.0 14.7 n/a
1990 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
1991 77 3.7 20.8 n/a
1992 78 3.8 20.5 2.6
1993 86 5.0 17.2 0
1994 110 5.0 22.0 0
1995 136 5.0 27.2 2.2
1996 136 5.0 27.2 2.2
1997 119 6.0 19.8 1.7
1998 121 6.0 20.2 2.5
1999 134 6.0 22.3 3.7
2000 141 7.0 20.1 3.5
2001 141 7.0 20.1 2.8
2002 128 7.0 18.3 0
2003 128 7.0 18.3 0
2004 130 7.0 18.6 0.8
2005 131 6.0 21.8 0
2006 117 6.0 19.5 0
2007 112 6.5 17.2 0
2008 108 8.0 13.5 0
2009 108 8.0 12.0 1.9
2010 115 8.0 14.3 0.9
2011 118 n/a n/a 2.5
2012 113 7.0 16.1 2.7
2013 117 7.5 15.6 0
2014 104 7.0 14.8 0
2015 132 7.0 18.8 2.3
2016 124 7.0 17.7 2.4
2017 129 7.0 18.4 3.1
2018 131 7.0 18.7 7.6
2019 132 7.0 18.8 4.5
2020 143 n/a n/a 7.7
2021 128 7.0 18.2 7.8
2022 129 7.0 18.4 7.8
2023 118 7.0 16.8 10.2

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 Ballard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 63 3.7 17.0 n/a
1989 59 4.0 14.7 n/a
1990 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
1991 77 3.7 20.8 n/a
1992 78 3.8 20.5 2.6
1993 86 5.0 17.2 0
1994 110 5.0 22.0 0
1995 136 5.0 27.2 2.2
1996 136 5.0 27.2 2.2
1997 119 6.0 19.8 1.7
1998 121 6.0 20.2 2.5
1999 134 6.0 22.3 3.7
2000 141 7.0 20.1 3.5
2001 141 7.0 20.1 2.8
2002 128 7.0 18.3 0
2003 128 7.0 18.3 0
2004 130 7.0 18.6 0.8
2005 131 6.0 21.8 0
2006 117 6.0 19.5 0
2007 112 6.5 17.2 0
2008 108 8.0 13.5 0
2009 108 8.0 12.0 1.9
2010 115 8.0 14.3 0.9
2011 118 n/a n/a 2.5
2012 113 7.0 16.1 2.7
2013 117 7.5 15.6 0
2014 104 7.0 14.8 0
2015 132 7.0 18.8 2.3
2016 124 7.0 17.7 2.4
2017 129 7.0 18.4 3.1
2018 131 7.0 18.7 7.6
2019 132 7.0 18.8 4.5
2020 143 n/a n/a 7.7
2021 128 7.0 18.2 7.8
2022 129 7.0 18.4 7.8
2023 118 7.0 16.8 10.2

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

Ballard Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201262.0%31.0%0.0%8.0%69.0%69.0%69.0%62.0%69.0%
201393.0%7.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201578.0%22.0%0.0%0.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%
201690.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 183rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 160th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)73.793.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)73.793.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)84.286.7
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)84.286.7
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)94.776.5
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)94.776.5
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)10076.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)10076.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)100100
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)100100
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)94.169.2
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)94.169.2
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ballard Elementary)94.176.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ballard Elementary)94.176.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)83.388.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ballard Elementary)83.388.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)61.170.6
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ballard Elementary)61.170.6
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students132118
 10.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2316
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White9990
 9.1%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%10.2%
 5.6%


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Students at Ballard Elementary are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Ballard Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 161st of 5868 California elementary schools.

Students who attend Ballard Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Santa Ynez Valley Union High

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Ballard Elementary.


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