Enrollment
44
Elementary
DISTRICT 453 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ORCUTT UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 062871014591
Orcutt School for Independent Study
1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455 · (805) 960-5572 · Santa Barbara County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL44 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
21.8:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
32 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 20% |
| Grade 8 | 15 | 34% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
27.1%
own-school result
Math
17.4%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.2% | 22.9% | 18.8% | 54.2% |
| Math | 4.3% | 13.0% | 19.6% | 63.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27.1% | 17.4% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 28.0% |
| 2022-23 | 34.4% | 20.9% |
| 2021-22 | 45.5% | 10.8% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44 | 2 | 21.8:1 | 73% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 3.4 | 13.1:1 | 57% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 3.4 | 13.9:1 | 62% (29) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Orcutt School for Independent Study.
About Orcutt School for Independent Study
Orcutt School for Independent Study is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Santa Maria, California. It teaches 44 students in kindergarten through 8. That is 91% below the average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
The district, Orcutt Union Elementary, has 4,911 students enrolled across 10 schools.
About 57% of the student body at Orcutt School for Independent Study is Hispanic. Other students are 32% White, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 2% Native American. By comparison, Santa Barbara County residents are about 48% Hispanic.
The school lists 2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. The average for elementary schools in California is about 22.3:1. A total of 32 students, or 73%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Santa Barbara County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $98,161 a year, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Santa Barbara County number 129, with about 66,191 students.
Of the public schools around it, Orcutt School for Independent Study is closest to Ralph Dunlap Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Mid-size: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. NCES classifies the school as virtual.
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Santa Barbara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
443,701
Census ACS
Median income
$98,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
66,191 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Orcutt Union Elementary
- Orcutt Academy CharterCombined · 812 students
- Joe Nightingale ElementaryElementary · 695 students
- Patterson Road ElementaryElementary · 662 students
- Pine Grove ElementaryElementary · 569 students
- Alice Shaw ElementaryElementary · 530 students
- Ralph Dunlap ElementaryElementary · 502 students
Other schools in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria HighHigh · 3,143 students
- Pioneer Valley HighHigh · 3,080 students
- Ernest Righetti HighHigh · 2,416 students
- JIMENEZ ROBERTO AND DR. FRANCISCO ELEMENTARYElementary · 1,177 students
- Bruce (Robert) ElementaryElementary · 1,050 students
- Alvin ElementaryElementary · 998 students
Nearby schools
- Ralph Dunlap Elementary0.0 mi · 502
- Family Partnership Charter0.3 mi · 372
- Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria0.5 mi · 153
- Pine Grove Elementary1.0 mi · 569
- Patterson Road Elementary1.0 mi · 662
- Ernest Righetti High1.1 mi · 2,416
Frequently asked questions
About Orcutt School for Independent StudyHow many students attend Orcutt School for Independent Study?
Orcutt School for Independent Study enrolls approximately 44 students in grades KG-08.
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study an elementary, middle, or high school?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Orcutt School for Independent Study have?
Orcutt School for Independent Study employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Orcutt School for Independent Study?
At Orcutt School for Independent Study, the student body is approximately 32% White, 57% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study public or private?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is a public K-12 school, overseen by Orcutt Union Elementary.
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