Adam (William Laird) Elementary

856 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

856

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	838
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
838 (97.9 %)
White
10 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Maria-Bonita
Phone:	(805)361-6700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	808
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 155

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	155
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	123
Grade 6	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	47.9%
Male	446	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)