Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Summary:

Adam (William Laird) Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Maria, California, serving 856 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, which is ranked 1401 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adam (William Laird) Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to support its diverse student population, with lower rankings for subgroups such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students compared to the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.6% in 2017-2018 to 31.9% in 2021-2022, more than double the state average.

While the nearby schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, such as Bruce (Robert) Elementary, Alvin Elementary, and Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary, also struggle academically, some schools in the district, like Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary, perform significantly better, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Adam (William Laird) Elementary to learn from their successful practices and implement strategies to improve its own performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 500 West Windsor
       Santa Maria, CA  93458-6543


(805) 361-6700

District: Santa Maria-Bonita

SchoolDigger Rank:
5372nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,132 Help


Students who attend Adam (William Laird) Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Arellanes Junior High
High:    Santa Maria High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  856

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.9%
White:
1.2%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adam (William Laird) Elementary ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.2%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adam (William Laird) Elementary is 23.1. 10 elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adam (William Laird) Elementary is $7,132. 12 elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adam (William Laird) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Adam (William Laird) Elementary 5372nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Adam (William Laird) Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Maria-Bonita:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Maria-Bonita 1401st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.20 3549th 4809 26.2%
2005 17.69 4127th 4822 14.4%
2006 16.94 4217th 4818 12.5%
2007 19.69 4316th 5113 15.6%
2008 18.29 4447th 5113 13.0%
2009 5.55 5140th 5193 1.0%
2010 9.19 5189th 5314 2.4%
2011 13.01 5076th 5377 5.6%
2012 13.89 5023rd 5390 6.8%
2013 10.97 5253rd 5530 5.0%
2015 15.21 5080th 5611 9.5%
2016 13.19 5196th 5614 7.4%
2017 18.83 4805th 5692 15.6%
2018 20.30 4653rd 5662 17.8%
2019 20.45 4756th 5789 17.8%
2022 13.57 5487th 5883 6.7%
2023 12.05 5570th 5874 5.2%
2024 14.19 5372nd 5862 8.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 2305th 3246 29.0%
2019 26.69 2729th 3275 16.7%
2022 28.38 2728th 3311 17.6%
2023 32.70 2344th 3250 27.9%
2024 37.91 1963rd 3160 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.98 2149th 2420 11.2%
2024 22.97 2240th 2634 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 3831st 5084 24.6%
2019 29.20 3911th 5173 24.4%
2022 17.84 4788th 5264 9.0%
2023 15.64 4997th 5374 7.0%
2024 18.45 4908th 5511 10.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.08 61st 68 10.3%
2024 34.96 57th 74 23.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.78 294th 356 17.4%
2023 33.19 244th 336 27.4%
2024 34.11 266th 364 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.59 4644th 5413 14.2%
2019 15.65 4980th 5492 9.3%
2022 12.63 5389th 5635 4.4%
2023 13.71 5258th 5617 6.4%
2024 14.14 5185th 5605 7.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 1481st 2128 30.4%
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.62 4215th 5431 22.4%
2019 27.77 3962nd 5510 28.1%
2022 16.35 5092nd 5663 10.1%
2023 11.62 5403rd 5650 4.4%
2024 15.95 5076th 5636 9.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 3679th 4830 23.8%
2019 28.94 3772nd 4963 24.0%
2022 17.33 4680th 5084 7.9%
2023 15.20 4785th 5098 6.1%
2024 18.98 4525th 5102 11.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 155 31 43 515 15 n/a n/a 0 759
1990 133 30 47 584 13 n/a n/a 0 807
1991 152 24 46 535 14 n/a n/a 0 771
1992 142 31 36 600 13 n/a n/a 0 822
1993 123 30 27 609 12 n/a n/a 0 801
1994 121 29 27 628 11 n/a n/a 0 816
1995 104 33 24 735 7 n/a n/a 0 903
1996 104 33 24 735 7 n/a n/a 0 903
1997 83 14 27 768 6 n/a n/a 0 898
1998 78 5 30 866 8 n/a n/a 0 987
1999 66 12 22 679 4 n/a n/a 1 784
2000 60 14 24 729 4 n/a n/a 2 833
2001 62 3 26 812 4 n/a n/a 4 911
2002 57 13 29 819 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2003 57 13 29 819 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2004 57 20 25 885 1 n/a n/a 0 988
2005 30 9 6 681 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2006 25 16 8 672 3 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 13 9 8 614 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2008 19 6 8 599 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 20 5 6 757 1 1 3 0 793
2010 19 5 4 842 0 1 0 0 871
2011 20 4 2 844 2 0 0 0 872
2012 10 7 6 915 1 0 0 0 939
2013 17 4 7 965 1 0 1 0 995
2014 14 6 9 1017 1 0 1 0 1048
2015 15 4 7 1069 0 0 0 0 1095
2016 9 2 1 1024 0 0 0 0 1036
2017 14 1 2 973 0 0 0 0 990
2018 13 1 5 964 0 0 0 0 983
2019 15 1 4 918 0 0 0 0 938
2020 9 0 0 911 1 1 1 0 923
2021 8 0 1 879 2 1 2 0 893
2022 14 0 2 839 3 0 2 0 860
2023 10 0 3 838 3 0 2 0 856

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 759 26.0 29.1 n/a
1990 807 33.0 24.4 n/a
1991 771 32.0 24.0 n/a
1992 822 32.5 25.2 81.4
1993 801 31.0 25.8 85.6
1994 816 31.0 26.3 86.5
1995 903 31.0 29.1 84.4
1996 903 31.0 29.1 84.4
1997 898 38.0 23.6 88.5
1998 987 43.0 23.0 90.2
1999 784 39.0 20.1 94.8
2000 833 42.0 19.8 91.9
2001 911 46.0 19.8 92.1
2002 919 46.5 19.8 91.2
2003 919 46.5 19.8 91.2
2004 988 43.4 22.8 86.5
2005 727 35.5 20.5 92.8
2006 724 33.0 21.9 82.5
2007 645 29.5 21.9 94.4
2008 636 31.0 20.5 90.4
2009 793 36.0 20.5 89.2
2010 871 27.5 31.6 92.7
2011 872 n/a n/a 91.6
2012 939 35.0 26.8 n/a
2013 995 36.5 27.2 93.7
2014 1048 36.7 28.5 78.7
2015 1095 37.0 29.5 95
2016 1036 38.0 27.2 95.4
2017 990 37.0 26.7 87
2018 983 37.7 26.0 95.7
2019 938 35.7 26.2 95.2
2020 923 n/a n/a 92
2021 893 35.9 24.8 95
2022 860 36.0 23.8 95.2
2023 856 36.9 23.1 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 759 26.0 29.1 n/a
1990 807 33.0 24.4 n/a
1991 771 32.0 24.0 n/a
1992 822 32.5 25.2 81.4
1993 801 31.0 25.8 85.6
1994 816 31.0 26.3 86.5
1995 903 31.0 29.1 84.4
1996 903 31.0 29.1 84.4
1997 898 38.0 23.6 88.5
1998 987 43.0 23.0 90.2
1999 784 39.0 20.1 94.8
2000 833 42.0 19.8 91.9
2001 911 46.0 19.8 92.1
2002 919 46.5 19.8 91.2
2003 919 46.5 19.8 91.2
2004 988 43.4 22.8 86.5
2005 727 35.5 20.5 92.8
2006 724 33.0 21.9 82.5
2007 645 29.5 21.9 94.4
2008 636 31.0 20.5 90.4
2009 793 36.0 20.5 89.2
2010 871 27.5 31.6 92.7
2011 872 n/a n/a 91.6
2012 939 35.0 26.8 n/a
2013 995 36.5 27.2 93.7
2014 1048 36.7 28.5 78.7
2015 1095 37.0 29.5 95
2016 1036 38.0 27.2 95.4
2017 990 37.0 26.7 87
2018 983 37.7 26.0 95.7
2019 938 35.7 26.2 95.2
2020 923 n/a n/a 92
2021 893 35.9 24.8 95
2022 860 36.0 23.8 95.2
2023 856 36.9 23.1 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.0%0.0%3.0%97.6%
202197.2%0.0%2.1%97.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,132

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adam (William Laird) Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4756th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5570th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)30.117.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)28.918.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)44.418.8
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)31.422.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)21.521.7
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)33.823.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)24.617.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)32.219.1
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)31.99.1
 22.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)33.425.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)18.21.6
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)18.312.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)17.46.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Maria-Bonita)13.116.1
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)27.424.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)34.628.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adam (William Laird) Elementary)18.86.6
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)24.615.8
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students938856
 8.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian03
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic918838
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1510
 33.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%91.5%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Adam (William Laird) Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 856 students attended Adam (William Laird) Elementary.

Students who attend Adam (William Laird) Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arellanes Junior High
High : Santa Maria High

Adam (William Laird) Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.4% of California elementary schools.

Students at Adam (William Laird) Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.


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