Battles (Washington) Elementary

605 East Battles Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454

769 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Battles Elementary School, located on East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-age children, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering personal and social growth. Its location in a central part of Santa Maria allows it to serve a diverse local community, emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

As a community-focused school, Battles Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the broader Santa Maria area. The school typically engages in various initiatives aimed at student enrichment, ensuring that children have access to the resources necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape. By maintaining a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to instill a love of learning in its students while addressing the unique needs of its student population through dedicated teaching and community support.

769

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battles (Washington) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	748
Asian	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
748 (97.3%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.0%)
White
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)361-6880
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	682
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 156

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Battles (Washington) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	156
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Battles (Washington) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	45.1%
Male	422	54.9%

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