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Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
School · Olive Grove Charter - Buellton District
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is a public school in Santa Maria, CA, part of the Olive Grove Charter - Buellton District. The school serves approximately 29 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. Students demonstrate 11% proficiency in math, 25 points below the state average and 39% in reading/language arts, 8 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $108,501, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 29 students, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Address
- 5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Website
- olivegrovecharter.org
- Phone
- (805) 623-1111
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 15% (2019) to 7.14% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 44.5% (2019) to 33.33% (2024).
Location
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Olive Grove Charter - Buellton may also want to explore other schools in the area. Vista de Las Cruces (rated 8.8/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Gaviota). Another option is DUNN SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Los Olivos). Additionally, MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION (rated 7.1/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Los Olivos). For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jonata Middle Buellton | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Hundred Hills Buellton | 1.1 mi | — |
| Oak Valley Elementary Buellton | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Solvang Elementary Solvang | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Acorn Village Forest School Solvang | 3.4 mi | — |
| Ballard Elementary Solvang | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Refugio High Solvang | 4.9 mi | — |
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Ynez | 5.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos | 5.8 mi | 5.0 |
| DUNN SCHOOL Los Olivos | 5.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Dunn School Los Olivos | 5.8 mi | — |
| Santa Ynez Elementary Santa Ynez | 5.6 mi | 6.3 |
| College Elementary Santa Ynez | 5.9 mi | — |
| Santa Ynez Valley Charter Santa Ynez | 5.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Vista de Las Cruces Gaviota | 7.4 mi | 8.8 |
| MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION Los Olivos | 10.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Family School Los Olivos | 10.3 mi | — |
| Olga L. Reed Elementary Los Alamos | 10.4 mi | 6.1 |
| THE FAMILY SCHOOL Los Olivos | 10.4 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,501
Median Home Value
$572,700
Median Rent
$2,267/mo
Population
44,350
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
39.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Olive Grove Charter - Buellton has a median household income of $108,501. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $572,700, with a median rent of $2,267/month. The local poverty rate of 7.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Buellton serve?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton has 11.1% math proficiency and 38.9% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Olive Grove Charter - Buellton a charter school?
Yes, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Olive Grove Charter - Buellton a Title I school?
No, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
48.3% of students at Olive Grove Charter - Buellton qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,611/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Santa Maria). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 623-1111
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton District- District Enrollment
- 29
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,846
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