At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,050
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+30.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Bruce (Robert) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Santa Maria, California. The school enrolls 1,050 students. It is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita
County6083
CitySanta Maria
ZIP93458
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060558009322
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,050
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino97.4%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
97.4%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.