At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
654
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Santa Maria, California. The school enrolls 654 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 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 ID060558011435
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment654
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino97.6%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
97.6%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.1%
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.