Blanchard Elementary School: Top School in Santa Paula, CA (2026 List)

About Blanchard Elementary

Blanchard Elementary School is at 115 Peck Road in the central Santa Paula district. It serves 412 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 12% and reading proficiency is 22%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. This school has a friendly atmosphere where students, staff, and community members all work toward the same goals. There are clear academic expectations for each grade level. The way the campus is set up makes it easy for people to interact outside during breaks. Teachers use a variety of tools to help students learn in different ways. People in the area see the school as an important part of the community. The administration meets regularly to talk about the safety of the campus and the health of the students. The cost of housing in the area ranges from $450,000 to $710,000. Families often say nice things about how friendly the staff is and how welcoming the school is. A lot of parents say they feel like they are important partners in their child's education. The teachers are working hard to make this school one ofthe best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 22% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

316

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.06%

Asian 0.32%

Hispanic 93.04%

Black 0.32%

Two+ Races 0.95%

Native Am. 0%

White

5.06%

Asian

0.32%

Hispanic

93.04%

Black

0.32%

Two+ Races

0.95%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 316

43.99%

139 Female

56.01%

177 Male

Student Population

316 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

316 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Blanchard Elementary Contact Information

Address

115 Peck Rd., Santa Paula, CA, 93060

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Phone

(805) 933-8866

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Website

http://www.santapaulausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students in grades 4–6 at Blanchard Elementary School recently won a trip to Universal Studios for making the most progress on their CAASPP and ELPAC scores. The campus is getting ready for the 2026–2027 TK and Kindergarten Round Up, which will welcome new families. The administration is also taking care of requests for intradistrict transfers for the next school year until April 17, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does Blanchard Elementary School offer an after-school program for students to learn and be cared for?

Ans. The ASPIRE program gives students help with their schoolwork, physical activities, and healthy snacks every day until six o'clock at night.

Q2. Where are the official drop-off and pick-up spots for families with kids at Blanchard Elementary School?

Ans. To keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, parents are told to use the valet lane on Peck Road.

Q3. How can families use the library at Blanchard Elementary School during the week?

Ans. Every week, students go to the library with their classes to check out books and use the digital research database system.

Q4. Does Blanchard Elementary School have a dress code that students must follow every day?

Ans. There is no official uniform, but students must wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are good for active physical education classes.

Q5. How does Blanchard Elementary School keep people up to date on upcoming holidays and events on campus?

Ans. The principal sends out a digital bulletin every week and uses the ParentSquare app to send out emergency school notifications and updates in real time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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