Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary serves the southwest part of Santa Maria, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate students to be good citizens and strive to help them keep learning and grasp the desire to do so.
School Rankings
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School's ranking?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School?
298 students attend Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School offer ?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School part of?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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