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Orcutt School for Independent Study

Santa Maria, California · Grades K to 8 · Orcutt Union Elementary

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About Orcutt School for Independent Study

Located in Santa Maria, California, Orcutt School for Independent Study is a public school for kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 44 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Santa Maria. With about 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22 students per teacher. Orcutt Union Elementary runs 10 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. There are 23 other schools within 5 miles. Instruction is primarily virtual, with some in-person options. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Santa Barbara County.

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School facts

Address	1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone	(805) 960-5572
School district	Orcutt Union Elementary
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	44
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	2
Students per teacher	22
Charter school	No
Virtual instruction	Primarily virtual, with some in-person options
School type	Alternative
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Santa Barbara County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 062871014591). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Ralph Dunlap ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Santa Maria · under 0.1 mi Family Partnership CharterCharter · Grades K to 12Santa Maria · 0.3 mi Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa MariaCharter · Grades K to 12Orcutt, CA · 0.5 mi St Joseph High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Maria · 0.9 mi Pine Grove ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Santa Maria · 1 mi Patterson Road ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Santa Maria · 1 mi Ernest Righetti HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Maria · 1.1 mi Delta HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Santa Maria · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Orcutt School for Independent Study serve?

Orcutt School for Independent Study serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Orcutt School for Independent Study?

Orcutt School for Independent Study reported 44 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcutt School for Independent Study?

About 22 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 44 students and 2 teachers in federal data.

Is Orcutt School for Independent Study a public or charter school?

Orcutt School for Independent Study is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Orcutt School for Independent Study in?

Orcutt School for Independent Study is part of Orcutt Union Elementary. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/orcutt-union-elementary/

Where is Orcutt School for Independent Study located?

Orcutt School for Independent Study is at 1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455. The phone number is (805) 960-5572.

How many other schools are near Orcutt School for Independent Study?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of Orcutt School for Independent Study in our directory.