Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School serves 808 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School?
808 students attend Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School offer ?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School part of?
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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