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10 schools in Orcutt Union Elementary

California · 4,911 students · 3 cities

Orcutt Union Elementary runs 10 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 4,911 (7 elementary and 2 middle).

7-year change in Orcutt Union Elementary

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,911
-291 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 41%
% Hispanic
58%
was 48%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Orcutt Academy CharterOrcuttCombinedKG-12812
Joe Nightingale ElementarySanta MariaElementaryKG-06695
Patterson Road ElementarySanta MariaElementaryKG-06662
Pine Grove ElementarySanta MariaElementaryKG-06569
Alice Shaw ElementarySanta MariaElementaryKG-06530
Ralph Dunlap ElementarySanta MariaElementaryKG-06502
Orcutt Junior HighSanta MariaMiddle07-08464
Lakeview Junior HighSanta MariaMiddle07-08463
Olga L. Reed ElementaryLos AlamosElementaryKG-08170
Orcutt School for Independent StudySanta MariaElementaryKG-0844

About Orcutt Union Elementary

Orcutt Union Elementary is a small public-school district in California. The district runs 10 schools and serves approximately 4,911 students.

For a sense of the school types, Orcutt Union Elementary consists of 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 491 in this district, noticeably below the California typical of 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Orcutt Union Elementary has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,202 students to 4,911. Orcutt Union Elementary now counts 10 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 41% to 29%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Orcutt Union Elementary run?
Orcutt Union Elementary has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,911 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Orcutt Union Elementary includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Orcutt Academy Charter is the largest public school in Orcutt Union Elementary by enrollment, with approximately 812 students.
What grade levels does Orcutt Union Elementary serve?
Orcutt Union Elementary schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 10 campuses.
What cities does Orcutt Union Elementary serve?
Orcutt Union Elementary operates schools in Orcutt, Santa Maria, Los Alamos across California.
Are there charter schools in Orcutt Union Elementary?
1 of the 10 schools listed under Orcutt Union Elementary are charter schools.