Patterson Road Elementary School

400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Patterson Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Patterson Road Elementary School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Patterson Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson Road Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3243 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
43%
33%
49%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patterson Road Elementary School's ranking?
Patterson Road Elementary School is ranked #3243 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Patterson Road Elementary School often compared to?
Patterson Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph Dunlap Elementary School, Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Patterson Road Elementary School?
641 students attend Patterson Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Patterson Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson Road Elementary School?
Patterson Road Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Patterson Road Elementary School offer ?
Patterson Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Patterson Road Elementary School part of?
Patterson Road Elementary School is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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