Patterson Road Elementary

662 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Patterson Road Elementary School, located in Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of inclusivity and community involvement.

In addition to its academic focus, Patterson Road Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging campus atmosphere that encourages student participation and personal growth. The school prioritizes strong communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure that students are well-supported both inside and outside the classroom. Through various resources and educational initiatives, the school remains committed to cultivating a positive school spirit and helping every student reach their full potential within the Santa Maria community.

662

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	378
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	79
American Indian	6

Hispanic
378 (57.1%)
White
188 (28.4%)
Two or More
79 (11.9%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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)938-8750
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 133

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 85