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Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Santa Maria, California · Santa Maria-Bonita
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students917
Student:Teacher21.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
Tunnell (Martin Luther)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
917
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+19pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Santa Maria, California. The school enrolls 917 students. It is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSanta Maria-Bonita
County6083
CitySanta Maria
ZIP93454
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060558009318

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment917
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino89.1%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
89.1%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0.1%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)