Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria, CA · Orcutt Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, midsize
3,607th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8500NCES ID 062871004461Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Dunlap Elementary 3,607th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 283 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 486 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 50.4% | ▲ 23.5 pts | |
| White | 62.7% | 36.0% | ▼ 26.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 8.4% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 Ralph Dunlap Elementary
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ELA 27% ▼6 · Math 17% ▼16Compare - #1828Pine Grove ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 1 mi away1,828th of 5,659
ELA 49% ▲16 · Math 53% ▲20Compare - #2879Patterson Road ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 1 mi away2,879th of 5,659
ELA 42% ▲9 · Math 37% ▲4Compare - #3400Alice Shaw ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away3,400th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▲6 · Math 31% ▼2Compare - #1518Joe Nightingale ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away1,518th of 5,659
ELA 59% ▲26 · Math 52% ▲19Compare - #4367Bill Libbon ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.1 mi away4,367th of 5,659
ELA 31% ▼2 · Math 22% ▼11Compare - #4252Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.3 mi away4,252nd of 5,659
ELA 30% ▼3 · Math 26% ▼7Compare - #5380Battles (Washington) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.3 mi away5,380th of 5,659
ELA 21% ▼12 · Math 11% ▼22Compare
What school district is Ralph Dunlap Elementary in?
Ralph Dunlap Elementary is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Ralph Dunlap Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Dunlap Elementary 3,607th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, White 36%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 4% (486 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralph Dunlap 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.