Dorothea Lange Elementary School

The sign in front of Dorothea Lange Elementary School welcomes students and staff.

Dorothea Lange Elementary School serves K-6th grades in San Luis Obispo County.

Dorothea Lange Elementary School is the home of the Bobcats.

Dorothea Lange Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

1661 Via Alta Mesa, Nipomo, CA

Lucia Mar Unified School District

566 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Deborah Schimandle

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
41%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,600:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Hispanic

58.9%

White

36.2%

Two or more races

2.3%

Native American

<1%

Asian

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/22/2023

We've had one daughter graduate from Dorothea Lange and another just entered Kindergarten this year. Our oldest went from being threated to be held back from her school in Nevada to becoming a top reader. She loved all of her teachers and counselor. Though in high school now, she has visited them se...

5.0 other

12/13/2016

Great school, great staff, very happy! Well kept and clean.

1.0 parent

9/8/2014

This school fails to meet minimum state educational requirements for their students at all levels. Understand that if you read nothing else. There also been a great deal of turnover in the teaching staff every school year. The new school principal fifth in 10 years. According to the state test 20% t...

4.0 parent

12/11/2012

After struggling with the truly awful schools in our previous city, Lange is fantastic. The campus is less than 10 years old and very modern, clean, functional, and kid-friendly. This is our kids' 2nd year here. I wish I list the names of the teachers because they're awesome. There are a number of E...

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California San Luis Obispo County Nipomo 93444

Dorothea Lange Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Nipomo, CA, in the Nipomo neighborhood, and is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 566 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Dorothea Lange Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $986,728. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Andrew's Academy, Trivium Charter School, Highland Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Nipomo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dorothea Lange Elementary School.

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