Ralph Dunlap Elementary

1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455

502 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ralph Dunlap Elementary School, located on Oak Knoll Road in Santa Maria, California, is a public school serving students in the Orcutt Union School District. It is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community involvement. The school typically serves a diverse student body ranging from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on preparing young learners for middle school through a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment.

The school is well-regarded for its active school culture, which often includes strong parent participation through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various extracurricular programs. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and the surrounding Santa Maria community, Ralph Dunlap Elementary aims to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location in a residential area makes it a neighborhood hub, consistently striving to maintain high academic standards while nurturing the social and emotional growth of its students.

502

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	264
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	44
American Indian	3

Hispanic
264 (52.6%)
White
170 (33.9%)
Two or More
44 (8.8%)
Asian
16 (3.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)938-8500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 72

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 82