How is William Rice Elementary School rated?

William Rice Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at William Rice Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of William Rice Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 18% in English Language Arts, 14% in Math and 5% in Science.

What grades does William Rice Elementary School serve?

William Rice Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend William Rice Elementary School?

887 students attend William Rice Elementary School, down from 946 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1.

Which homes are assigned to William Rice Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,381 residential properties to William Rice Elementary School in and around Santa Maria. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is William Rice Elementary School in?

William Rice Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District, which reports 21 schools, 17,408 students and $13,715 of spending per student.

William Rice Elementary School

William Rice Elementary School is a public primary school in Santa Maria, CA, serving grades K–6, rated D-, with 887 students and a 22:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 18% in English Language Arts, 14% in Math and 5% in Science.

D-TopHap school rating

Rating: D-
Grades: K–6
Enrollment: 887
Students per teacher: 22:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts18%

Math14%

Science5%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic95%

White2%

Two or more races2%

Native American1%

Asian0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 95%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -6.2%
Prior-year enrollment: 946

Homes assigned to this school

1,381 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to William Rice Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 700 Vickie Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 361-7740
Website: smbsd.org
Setting: City - Medium
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 060558009321

Visit the school website

School district

Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 21
Students: 17,408
Spending per student: $13,715
Teachers (FTE): 821
Grades: K–08

See every school in Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District