Liberty Elementary

1300 West Sonya Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93458

www.smbsd.org

865 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School, located at 1300 W. Sonya Ln. in Santa Maria, California, is a public institution operating under the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a large district, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering a variety of programs designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that emphasizes collaboration between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Liberty Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more information regarding specific school policies, calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [www.smbsd.org](http://www.smbsd.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

865

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	799
Black	5
Asian	23
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
799 (92.4%)
White
28 (3.2%)
Asian
23 (2.7%)
Two or More
6 (0.7%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)361-4530
Website:	http://www.smbsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 172

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Liberty Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	118
Grade 6	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Liberty Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	413	47.7%
Male	452	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)