Serving 869 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary serves the northern part of Santa Maria, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School's student population of 869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
869 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'We are here to prepare children to be successful citizens.'
School Rankings
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#4586 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School's ranking?
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School is ranked #4586 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School?
869 students attend Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School?
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School offer ?
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School part of?
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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