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Santa Maria-Bonita School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 13,287 students in Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Santa Maria-Bonita School District have a diversity score of 0.10, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
16,569 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
732 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
# American Indian Students
32 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
253 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,732 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
51 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
381 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,088
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,790
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,830
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,804
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,879
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,863
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,887
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,674
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,754
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,384 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$238 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,583
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,384
$18,241
Best Santa Maria-Bonita School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 W. Rancho Verde
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7680
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7680
Grades: K-6
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 S. Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Grades: K-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1248 E. Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7940
Grades: K-6
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 N. Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6250
Grades: K-6
| 848 students
Rank: #55.
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W. Liberty St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4625
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4625
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Rice (William) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E. Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7740
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
Rank: #77.
Alvin Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6760
Grades: K-6
| 930 students
Rank: #88.
Battles (Washington) Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E. Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6880
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #99.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 N. Mary Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7500
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7500
Grades: K-6
| 778 students
Rank: #1010.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6860
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #1111.
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Windsor
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6700
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6700
Grades: K-6
| 860 students
Rank: #1212.
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E. Camino Colegio
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7560
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1313.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2715 W. Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-8280
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-8280
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W. Sonya Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4530
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-4530
Grades: K-6
| 884 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 W. Harding St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7620
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7620
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #1616.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 W. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6940
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-6940
Grades: K-6
| 908 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Meehan St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-6500
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
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