Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Nipomo, CA · Lucia Mar Unified · Grades K-6
2,691st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lange (Dorothea) Elementary 2,691st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2015 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 345 students tested
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 566 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.4% | 54.2% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 42.3% | 40.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Typical home value $945K in zip 93444 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Dana ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 1.6 mi away3,735th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 30% - 3Nipomo ElementaryLucia Mar Unified · 3.1 mi away4,467th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 1Bonita ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4 mi away5,358th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 1Mary Buren ElementaryGuadalupe Union Elementary · 4.3 mi away5,278th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 5Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.7 mi away3,039th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 1Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5 mi away5,147th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 19% - 1Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.6 mi away5,402nd of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 1Fairlawn ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 5.7 mi away5,111th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lange (Dorothea) Elementary in?
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary is part of the Lucia Mar Unified district in Nipomo, California.
Is Lange (Dorothea) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lange (Dorothea) Elementary 2,691st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lange (Dorothea) Elementary?
Hispanic 54%, White 41%, Two or more races 5% (566 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lange (Dorothea) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93444 is $945K 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.