Serving 856 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Adam (William Laird) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School's student population of 856 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adam (William Laird) Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8853 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam (William Laird) Elementary School's ranking?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School is ranked #8853 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Adam (William Laird) Elementary School?
856 students attend Adam (William Laird) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Adam (William Laird) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adam (William Laird) Elementary School?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Adam (William Laird) Elementary School offer ?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Adam (William Laird) Elementary School part of?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
School Reviews
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