Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria, CA · Orcutt Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, midsize
1,518th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
255 Winter Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8650NCES ID 062871004464Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joe Nightingale Elementary 1,518th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 73th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 396 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 684 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.4% | 63.0% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 39.6% | 23.0% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 9.2% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $720K in zip 93455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Joe Nightingale Elementary
- #3400Alice Shaw ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 0.8 mi away3,400th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▼20 · Math 31% ▼21Compare - #2879Patterson Road ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 2 mi away2,879th of 5,659
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 37% ▼15Compare - #4367Bill Libbon ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2.2 mi away4,367th of 5,659
ELA 31% ▼28 · Math 22% ▼30Compare - #3607Ralph Dunlap ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away3,607th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▼26 · Math 33% ▼19Compare - #4867Orcutt School for Independent StudyOrcutt Union Elementary · 2.3 mi away4,867th of 5,659
ELA 27% ▼32 · Math 17% ▼35Compare - #3952Jiménez Roberto and Dr. Francisco ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2.3 mi away3,952nd of 5,659
ELA 37% ▼22 · Math 23% ▼29Compare - #5380Battles (Washington) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2.3 mi away5,380th of 5,659
ELA 21% ▼38 · Math 11% ▼41Compare - #5245Liberty ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 2.5 mi away5,245th of 5,659
ELA 22% ▼37 · Math 14% ▼38Compare
What school district is Joe Nightingale Elementary in?
Joe Nightingale Elementary is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Joe Nightingale Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joe Nightingale Elementary 1,518th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joe Nightingale Elementary?
Hispanic 63%, White 23%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 3% (684 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joe Nightingale Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93455 is $720K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.