Below Average
#7818 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rice (william) Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Maria-Bonita
700 East Vickie Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Enrollment
913
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
913
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,818 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#29 of 30
public schools
In district
#20 of 21
Santa Maria-Bonita
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Rice (william) Elementary
Elementary School in Santa Maria · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Rice (william) Elementary
Rice (william) Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-Bonita. Rice (william) Elementary serves approximately 913 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Rice (william) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,818 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Rice (william) Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Rice (william) Elementary runs 22.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Rice (william) Elementary — Students at Rice (william) Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 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: 4.7/10.
How Rice (william) Elementary Compares
See how Rice (william) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
700 East Vickie Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rice (william) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bill Libbon Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,178
Median Home Value
$477,600
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
Population
41,710
College Educated
17.8%
Homeownership
53.1%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Median Age
31.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rice (william) Elementary
What grades does Rice (william) Elementary serve?
Rice (william) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rice (william) Elementary?
Rice (william) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice (william) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice (william) Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice (william) Elementary rank in CA?
Rice (william) Elementary ranks #7,818 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rice (william) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice (william) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Rice (william) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice (william) Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rice (william) Elementary a charter school?
No, Rice (william) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice (william) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rice (william) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rice (william) Elementary?
94.1% of students at Rice (william) 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (805) 361-7740
Resources & Links
District
Santa Maria-Bonita- District Enrollment
- 17,165
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,207
- District Rank
- #20 of 21
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