At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
113
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
11%-54.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ballard Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Solvang, California. The school enrolls 113 students. It is part of the Ballard Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBallard Elementary
County6083
CitySolvang
ZIP93463
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060372000343
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment113
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.9%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
0.8%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.