Rice (William) Elementary
Santa Maria, CA · Santa Maria-Bonita · Grades K-6
5,367th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Rice (William) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rice (William) Elementary 5,367th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2015 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Rice (William) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 466 students tested
Rice (William) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 913 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.8% | 95.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 3.7% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Rice (William) Elementary
Typical home value $631K in zip 93454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rice (William) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 0.6 mi away4,934th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 1Alvin ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 0.6 mi away5,328th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 16% - 2Tunnell (Martin Luther) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 0.7 mi away4,967th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 1Bruce (Robert) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1 mi away5,402nd of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 5Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.3 mi away3,039th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 1Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.4 mi away5,147th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 19% - 1Fairlawn ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.5 mi away5,111th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 17% - 2Miller (Isaac) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 1.8 mi away4,949th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rice (William) Elementary in?
Rice (William) Elementary is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Rice (William) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rice (William) Elementary 5,367th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rice (William) Elementary?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (913 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rice (William) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93454 is $631K 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.