ADAM (WILLIAM LAIRD) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Adam (William Laird) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita school district, located in Santa Maria, CA with about 983 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Adam (William Laird) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Adam (William Laird) Elementary School, located at 500 W. Windsor in Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on equipping students with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking necessary for their future academic success.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and inclusivity. Through various programs and initiatives, Adam Elementary seeks to engage families and bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. With a commitment to cultivating a safe and nurturing campus culture, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, productive, and lifelong learners within their community.

For more information, contact Adam (William Laird) Elementary at (805) 361-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W. Windsor
Santa Maria, CA 93458-6543
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ADAM (WILLIAM LAIRD) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Maria, CA with about 983 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Santa Maria-Bonita
Total Students:
983
Teachers:
37.75
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 983 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADAM (WILLIAM LAIRD) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.1%
White
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.