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Rice (William) Elementary

Santa Maria-Bonita · Santa Barbara County · 700 East Vickie Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454-2236

(805) 361-7740

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1/10
#5465
Rank 5465 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5438 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5314 · 7th percentile
Science1/10 · #5380 · 4th percentile

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School Overview

Santa Maria is a working-class Central Coast city where families are deeply rooted in agriculture and community, and Rice Elementary reflects that tight-knit spirit. The school faces real academic challenges, sitting near the bottom of state rankings in English, math, and science, so families who prioritize strong test-score outcomes may want to explore other options within the Santa Maria-Bonita District. That said, for families already embedded in this community, Rice can still be a place where dedicated teachers and a familiar neighborhood environment make the school day feel like an extension of home.

Student Demographics

443 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
429 (97%)
White
9 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners292 (66%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged424 (96%)
Students with Disabilities80 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

887
Enrollment
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
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 Programs4/10 · #4007 · 34th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found