Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary

1921 North Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454

www.smbsd.org

849 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School (formerly known as Ida Redmond Elementary) is a public K-6 school located in Santa Maria, California, serving the community under the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Situated on North Carlotti Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, student development, and preparing children for success in their middle school years by emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth.

As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Taylor Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to equity in education. The school encourages family engagement and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between staff, parents, and students. By providing a structured and supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and the social-emotional skills necessary for students to thrive within their diverse local community.

849

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	762
Black	2
Asian	33
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
762 (89.8%)
White
36 (4.2%)
Asian
33 (3.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)361-6250
Website:	http://www.smbsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	621
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 163

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	163
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	119
Grade 6	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	432	50.9%
Male	417	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)