Sanchez (David J.) Elementary

804 West Liberty St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458

www.smbsd.org

654 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

David J. Sanchez Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Maria, California, serving students within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all children. The campus is actively involved in community-focused initiatives and encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to support student achievement. Those interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school calendar can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at http://www.smbsd.org.

654

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	645
Black	2
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
645 (98.6%)
White
4 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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)361-4625
Website:	http://www.smbsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	602
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 140

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	51.7%
Male	316	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)