Ontiveros (juan Pacifico) Elementary

Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary serves 882 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Santa Maria, California. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1, providing educational opportunities in this mid-size city setting. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks in the 54th percentile among California elementary schools, placing it at #4417 out of 9566 schools statewide.

Academic performance shows 43% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 36% demonstrate proficiency in Math, indicating areas with room for academic growth as the school continues focusing on student development. Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary is located at 930 West Rancho Verde in the 93458 ZIP code area, which serves a diverse community of nearly 60,000 residents. The neighborhood reflects a working-class character, with a median household income of $75,519 and median home values around $421,800.

While only 9% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community shows economic stability with a 16.1% poverty rate. The school operates within this supportive Santa Barbara County community, serving families who have chosen to make Santa Maria their home.

The student-teacher ratio at Ontiveros (juan Pacifico) Elementary is 24.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.