Very Good
#2066 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Bill Libbon Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Maria-bonita · Santa Maria, CA
A Santa Maria-bonita elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
750 Meehan St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Math 19% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Bill Libbon Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bill Libbon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Maria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,178
Median home value
$477,600
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battles (washington) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Trivium CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Miller (isaac) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 883 | Compare → |
| Adam (william Laird) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 870 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Maria-bonita
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bill Libbon Elementary is listed in Santa Maria-Bonita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bill Libbon Elementary
Bill Libbon Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-bonita, serving approximately 739 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,066 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bill Libbon Elementary
What grades does Bill Libbon Elementary serve?
Bill Libbon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bill Libbon Elementary?
Bill Libbon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Libbon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Libbon Elementary is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bill Libbon Elementary rank in CA?
Bill Libbon Elementary ranks #2,066 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bill Libbon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bill Libbon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bill Libbon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bill Libbon Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Bill Libbon Elementary a charter school?
No, Bill Libbon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bill Libbon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bill Libbon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bill Libbon Elementary?
86.7% of students at Bill Libbon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (805) 361-6500
- Area population (ZIP 93454)
- 41,710
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.