SANCHEZ (DAVID J.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sanchez (David J.) 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 759 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 32 teachers, Sanchez (David J.) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
David J. Sanchez Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Maria, California, serving students 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 engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.
As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all children. The campus is actively involved in community-focused initiatives and encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to support student achievement. Those interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school calendar can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at http://www.smbsd.org.
For more information, contact Sanchez (David J.) Elementary at (805) 361-4625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Maria, CA 93458-6806
(805) 361-4625
http://www.smbsd.org
SANCHEZ (DAVID J.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Maria, CA with about 759 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Santa Maria-Bonita
- Total Students:
- 759
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 759 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANCHEZ (DAVID J.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- White
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.