Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary

1921 N. Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454

www.smbsd.org

833 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School (formerly known as Ida Redmond Elementary) is a public K-6 school located in Santa Maria, California, serving the community under the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Situated on North Carlotti Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, student development, and preparing children for success in their middle school years by emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth.

As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Taylor Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to equity in education. The school encourages family engagement and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between staff, parents, and students. By providing a structured and supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and the social-emotional skills necessary for students to thrive within their diverse local community.

833

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	739
Black	3
Asian	37
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
739 (88.7 %)
White
42 (5.0 %)
Asian
37 (4.4 %)
Two or More
10 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)361-6250
Website:	http://www.smbsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	621
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 134

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	110
Grade 6	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	406	48.7%
Male	427	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)