Alice Shaw Elementary

530 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Alice Shaw Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Maria, California, serving students in grades TK–6. As part of the Orcutt Union School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment while fostering a supportive community culture. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond core academics, Alice Shaw Elementary places a strong emphasis on student development and campus engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and emphasizes parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the educational experience. Its location in the Orcutt area makes it a focal point for local families, and the school is recognized for maintaining an active, positive school climate that encourages both social-emotional growth and academic achievement.

530

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alice Shaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	363
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
363 (68.5%)
White
124 (23.4%)
Two or More
33 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
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:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)938-8850
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 92

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 77