Ballard Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Solvang, California 93463 · Ballard Elementary
#11 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#902 of 50,301 nationally
About Ballard Elementary
Ballard Elementary is a public elementary located in Solvang, in the Ballard Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 113 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 11th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 113.
There are 3 schools in Solvang; Ballard Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ballard Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ballard Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Los Olivos Elementary
Los Olivos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
159 students · 2.9 km away
Santa Ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
147 students · 3.5 km away
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Solvang · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students · 3.8 km away
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Santa Ynez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students · 3.8 km away
College Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades K–K
28 students · 3.8 km away
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students · 5.3 km away
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Buellton · Charter other · Grades K–12
34 students · 7.4 km away
Jonata Middle
Buellton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students · 8.1 km away
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Lexington Avenue Primary Center
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–2
113 students
Plainsburg Union Elementary
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113 students
West Point Elementary
West Point · Public elementary · Grades K–6
114 students
Glen Alta Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
112 students
Stanford Primary Center
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–K
112 students
Robbins Elementary
Robbins · Public elementary · Grades K–8
112 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard Elementary a good school?
Ballard Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #11 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ballard Elementary rank in California?
Ballard Elementary ranks #11 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #902 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary?
Ballard Elementary had 113 students in 2025.
Is Ballard Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ballard Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ballard Elementary?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Ballard Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.