Branch Elementary
Arroyo Grande, CA · Lucia Mar Unified · Grades K-6
388th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▲ Improving
Branch Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Branch Elementary 388th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2015 to 93th in 2025 — improving.
Branch Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 134 students tested
Branch Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 254 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 64.2% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 25.2% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 9.4% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Branch Elementary
Typical home value $1.05M in zip 93420 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Branch Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Harloe ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 4.2 mi away1,538th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 9Ocean View ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 4.2 mi away780th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 64% - 7Fairgrove ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 5.2 mi away1,921st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 5Grover Heights ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 5.3 mi away3,077th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 3Grover Beach ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 5.4 mi away4,058th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 25% - 5Oceano ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 5.5 mi away3,207th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 3Nipomo ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 7.5 mi away4,467th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 9Los Ranchos ElementarySan Luis Coastal Unified · 7.7 mi away855th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Branch Elementary in?
Branch Elementary is part of the Lucia Mar Unified district in Arroyo Grande, California.
Is Branch Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Branch Elementary 388th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Branch Elementary?
White 64%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 9% (254 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Branch Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93420 is $1.05M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.