ONTIVEROS (JUAN PACIFICO) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) 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 987 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 40 teachers, Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary School, located in the Rancho Verde neighborhood of Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is named in honor of Juan Pacifico Ontiveros, a prominent 19th-century ranchero and historical figure in the region, reflecting the school’s deep ties to the local Santa Maria community. It functions as a public elementary campus dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding residential area, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years.

As a member of the Santa Maria-Bonita district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The campus offers various programs aimed at fostering academic growth, student engagement, and preparation for middle school. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, Ontiveros Elementary strives to be a community hub that prioritizes student achievement and inclusivity, helping to prepare children to become successful contributors to their local community.

For more information, contact Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary at (805) 361-7680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.