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Adam (William Laird) Elementary

500 West Windsor, Santa Maria, CA, 93458

About Adam (William Laird) Elementary

Adam (William Laird) Elementary is a public K–6 school serving approximately 870 students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of about 23:1, which reflects moderately sized classroom environments. Adam (William Laird) Elementary supports foundational academics with structured literacy instruction, math skill development, and student support programs aimed at improving learning outcomes. About 11% of students in the state meet or exceed proficiency in math on statewide tests, and about 19% do the same in reading. These numbers show that people are still working to improve academic performance through specific interventions and help with teaching. Like most public schools in the district, funding is allocated through state and local sources to support classroom learning, instructional staff, and student services. Adam (William Laird) Elementary is in a family-friendly neighborhood that is known for its agricultural roots and steady residential growth. The school has a structured learning environment that helps students learn and grow academically, making it one of the best schools in California.

Adam (William Laird) Elementary Contact Information

Address

500 West Windsor, Santa Maria, CA, 93458

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Phone

(805) 361-6700

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Website

smbsd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 19% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
870
Total Students
$95227
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5742 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM -4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.69%
Asian 0.23%
Hispanic 98.16%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.46%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
0.69%
Asian
0.23%
Hispanic
98.16%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.46%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 870
47.47%
413 Female
52.53%
457 Male

Student Population

870 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan (ELO-P) for Santa Maria-Bonita includes Adam Elementary. This means that the school is part of after-school and enrichment programs that are meant to help students learn and stay healthy.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of help for students are available at Adam (William Laird) Elementary?

Ans. Adam (William Laird) Elementary may offer counseling, help with schoolwork, and health resources to help students.

Q2. What does Adam (William Laird) Elementary do to promote good behavior?

Ans. Adam (William Laird) Elementary encourages respect and responsibility by setting behavior standards for the whole school.

Q3. Are there activities outside of school at Adam (William Laird) Elementary?

Ans. Adam (William Laird) Elementary may have clubs and enrichment programs that let students learn more about their interests.

Q4. How can families keep in touch with Adam (William Laird) Elementary?

Ans. Adam (William Laird) Elementary sends out newsletters, holds meetings, and uses school communication tools to keep parents and students up to date.

Q5. Does Adam (William Laird) Elementary use technology in the classroom?

Adam (William Laird) Elementary uses digital tools to help with teaching and keep students interested.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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