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Patterson Road Elementary

Orcutt Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 400 Patterson Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455-4806

(805) 938-8750

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6/10
#2435
Rank 2435 out of 5,722
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2596 · 55th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2517 · 56th percentile
Science7/10 · #2138 · 62nd percentile

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School Overview

Patterson Road Elementary sits in the quieter, more suburban stretch of Santa Maria near the Orcutt area, where the pace feels a little slower and the community ties run deep. Families here tend to appreciate a neighborhood school feel, and Patterson Road delivers solid, well-rounded academics that land comfortably above the middle of the pack statewide — with science being a particular strength. It's a good fit for families putting down roots in the sprawling hills between Santa Maria and the Santa Ynez Valley, looking for a dependable school in a community-minded part of Santa Barbara County.

Student Demographics

343 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
186 (54%)
White
101 (29%)
Multiple Races
29 (8%)
Other
27 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners57 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged202 (59%)
Students with Disabilities58 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

662
Enrollment
28.7
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.7
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 Programs3/10 · #4694 · 22nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found