At a glance
Reported students
998
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
865
Alvin Elementary: 998 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
24.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 922
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Alvin Elementary
Alvin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Maria. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Santa Maria-Bonita. NCES reports 998 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.5%) and White (1.2%). English learners represent 69.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alvin Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 69.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic97.5%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Maria-Bonita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
1,050 reported students
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
917 reported students
Rice (William) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
887 reported students
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
883 reported students
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
874 reported students
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
869 reported students
Public schools near Alvin Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (William) Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 887 | 0.5 mi |
| Bruce (Robert) Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 1,050 | 0.6 mi |
| Fairlawn Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 716 | 0.9 mi |
| Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 917 | 1 mi |
| Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 849 | 1.1 mi |
| Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary Elementary · Santa Maria-Bonita | KG–06 | 849 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alvin Elementary
What grades does Alvin Elementary serve?
Alvin Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Maria-Bonita.
How many students attend Alvin Elementary?
Alvin Elementary reported 998 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 922 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alvin Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 998 students and 41.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alvin Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alvin Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Maria-Bonita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alvin Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alvin Elementary in?
Alvin Elementary is part of Santa Maria-Bonita, based in Santa Maria, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alvin Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rice (William) Elementary (0.5 mi), Bruce (Robert) Elementary (0.6 mi), Fairlawn Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.