Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School

1120 W. Harding St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 844 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oakley (Calvin C.) 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 12%
  • : 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School's student population of 844 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
844 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakley (Calvin C.) 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
12%
40%
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(18-19)
22%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School?
844 students attend Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School?
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School offer ?
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School part of?
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 12%
  • : 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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