Ralph Dunlap Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Maria, California 93455 · Orcutt Union Elementary
#2248 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#29223 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Ralph Dunlap Elementary is a public elementary located in Santa Maria, in the Orcutt Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2248th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 34 schools in Santa Maria; Ralph Dunlap Elementary ranks 5th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ralph Dunlap Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Family Partnership Charter
Santa Maria · Charter other · Grades K–12
372 students · 506 m away
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
153 students · 821 m away
Pine Grove Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students · 1.5 km away
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students · 1.6 km away
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students · 1.7 km away
Alice Shaw Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students · 2.5 km away
Orcutt Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
464 students · 2.6 km away
Orcutt Academy Charter
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
812 students · 2.6 km away
Lakeview Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students · 3.2 km away
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students · 3.8 km away
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502 students
Alexandria Avenue Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph Dunlap Elementary a good school?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2248 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary ranks #2248 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #29223 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary had 502 students in 2025.
Is Ralph Dunlap Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph Dunlap Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.