Orcutt School for Independent Study

Elementary Primarily virtual Santa Maria, CA Grades KG–08 Suburb: Midsize Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA SchoolScore™ F (24.5)
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Orcutt School for Independent Study
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Elementary Primarily virtual Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ F (24.5)
44
Students
2.0
Teachers
21.8:1
Student:Teacher
(805)960-5572
Phone
http://www.orcuttschools.net/
Website

Located in Santa Maria, CALIFORNIA (ZIP 93455), Orcutt School for Independent Study is a Elementary school serving grades KG–08 in the Orcutt Union Elementary district.

Key statistics: 44 students enrolled; a 21.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
44.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 91% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.78:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
72.7%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
Orcutt School for Independent Study
NCESSCH ID
062871014591
State School ID
CA-4269260-0141168
School Type
Alternative School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Primarily virtual
NSLP Status
Missing
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
City
Santa Maria
State
California
ZIP Code
93455
County
Santa Barbara County
Metro Area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
0624
State Leg. Upper
06021
State Leg. Lower
06037
Latitude
34.8695
Longitude
-120.4135
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
44
Total Students
👩‍🏫
2.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
2.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)2.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 32 72.7%
Not Applicable 24 54.5%
District Info
District Name
Orcutt Union Elementary
LEAID
0628710
State LEA ID
CA-4269260
Phone
(805)938-8900
Website
http://www.orcutt-schools.net/public
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Orcutt
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$87,356K
Federal Revenue
$5,640K
State Revenue
$51,996K
Local Revenue
$29,720K
Total Expenditure
$79,227K
Instruction Exp.
$40,719K
Support Services
$23,053K
Other Current Exp.
$2,941K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Orcutt School for Independent Study

1
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria · Elementary
0 mi
2
Family Partnership Charter
Santa Maria · Other
0.3 mi
3
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria
Orcutt · Other
0.5 mi
4
Pine Grove Elementary
Santa Maria · Elementary
1 mi
5
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Elementary
1 mi
6
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria · High
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Orcutt School for Independent Study, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Orcutt School for Independent Study?
44 students are enrolled at Orcutt School for Independent Study, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Orcutt School for Independent Study have?
Orcutt School for Independent Study has 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.8:1.
What grades does Orcutt School for Independent Study serve?
Orcutt School for Independent Study serves grades KG through 08.
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study a charter school?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is not a charter school.
What metro area is Orcutt School for Independent Study located in?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is located in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Orcutt School for Independent Study belong to?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary school district.
How much does Orcutt Union Elementary spend per student?
The Orcutt Union Elementary district spends approximately $1,800,613,636 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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