ARELLANES (DON JUAN BAUTISTA) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) 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 313 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Don Juan Bautista Arellanes Elementary School, located in Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. It acts as a central hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive culture that encourages both student engagement and academic growth from the early grades through elementary completion.

The school is characterized by its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of the Santa Maria community, often incorporating programs designed to support bilingual learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. By balancing rigorous state curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities and community involvement, Arellanes Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on Sandalwood Drive serves as an accessible neighborhood anchor, promoting strong communication and collaboration between faculty, staff, and local families.

For more information, contact Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary at (805) 361-6860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.