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Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Santa Maria-Bonita · Santa Barbara County · 500 West Windsor, Santa Maria, CA 93458-6543

(805) 361-6700

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1/10
#5339
Rank 5339 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5324 · 7th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5149 · 10th percentile
Science1/10 · #5194 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

Santa Maria is a working-class Central Coast city with deep agricultural roots, and Adam Elementary reflects that tight-knit, hardworking community spirit. The school serves families in one of the more modest corners of Santa Barbara County, where the priority is building foundational skills, though test scores currently sit in the lower range compared to schools statewide. Families who are deeply embedded in the local community and looking for a neighborhood school close to home will find a familiar, accessible option here.

Student Demographics

422 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
415 (98%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners379 (90%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged420 (100%)
Students with Disabilities56 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

874
Enrollment
36.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3114 · 49th percentile

85 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found