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Ralph Dunlap Elementary

Orcutt Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 1220 Oak Knoll Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455-4301

(805) 938-8500

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4/10
#3546
Rank 3546 out of 5,722
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3958 · 31st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3425 · 40th percentile
Science5/10 · #2902 · 48th percentile

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School Overview

Ralph Dunlap Elementary sits in the Orcutt area of Santa Maria, a quieter, more suburban pocket of Santa Barbara County where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores showing the most promise, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a stable, community-feel school environment over a hyper-competitive one. Orcutt itself has a small-town warmth that's a nice contrast to the larger Santa Maria corridor, and for families prioritizing that neighborhood school experience, Dunlap can be a comfortable home base.

Student Demographics

276 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
147 (53%)
White
90 (33%)
Multiple Races
18 (7%)
Asian
8 (3%)
Other
13 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners43 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged162 (59%)
Students with Disabilities52 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

502
Enrollment
22.4
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.6
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 · #4809 · 21st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found