Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary

930 West Rancho Verde
Santa Maria, CA 93458

869 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary School, located in the Rancho Verde neighborhood of Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is named in honor of Juan Pacifico Ontiveros, a prominent 19th-century ranchero and historical figure in the region, reflecting the school’s deep ties to the local Santa Maria community. It functions as a public elementary campus dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding residential area, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years.

As a member of the Santa Maria-Bonita district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The campus offers various programs aimed at fostering academic growth, student engagement, and preparation for middle school. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, Ontiveros Elementary strives to be a community hub that prioritizes student achievement and inclusivity, helping to prepare children to become successful contributors to their local community.

869

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	840
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	4
American Indian	6

Hispanic
840 (96.7%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
White
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Black
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)361-7680
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	700
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* 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 176

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	176
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	448	51.6%
Male	421	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)