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Orcutt Union Elementary School District

500 Dyer St.
Orcutt, CA 93455-5300
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Orcutt Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,764 students in Orcutt Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Orcutt Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,764 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orcutt Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #616 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#595 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
49%
47%
31%
29%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
30%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,135 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,686
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,135
$18,396

Best Orcutt Union Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joe Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Winter Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 East Rice Ranch Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8800
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Patterson Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #99.
Alice Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
759 Dahlia Pl.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8850
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #1010.
Olga L. Reed Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Centennial St.
Los Alamos, CA 93440
(805) 344-2401
Grades: K-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orcutt Union Elementary School District?
Orcutt Union Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,764 students.
What is the rank of Orcutt Union Elementary School District?
Orcutt Union Elementary School District is ranked #616 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orcutt Union Elementary School District?
56% of Orcutt Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orcutt Union Elementary School District?
Orcutt Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Orcutt Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,135 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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