Bruce (Robert) Elementary

601 West Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93458

1,050 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert Bruce Elementary School, located at 601 W. Alvin Ave. in Santa Maria, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a larger district, the school works to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population.

The campus acts as a key community hub in the northern section of Santa Maria. Like many schools in the district, Robert Bruce Elementary emphasizes the importance of student growth, safety, and engagement. Through various programs and staff dedication, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school by focusing on both academic achievement and the development of essential social-emotional skills needed for success in their future educational pursuits.

1,050

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	1,026
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
1,026 (97.7%)
White
10 (1.0%)
Two or More
6 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Maria-Bonita
Phone:	(805)361-6940
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,050
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	965
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 230

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 121

Grade 6 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	230
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	121
Grade 6	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	513	48.9%
Male	537	51.1%

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