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Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

Ranked 4094 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Santa Maria
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

About Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 35% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
874
Total Students
$95227
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.64%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 88.22%
Black 0.23%
Two+ Races 2.17%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
6.64%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
88.22%
Black
0.23%
Two+ Races
2.17%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 874
48.4%
423 Female
51.6%
451 Male

Student Population

874 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary Contact Information

Address

1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

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Phone

(805) 361-7940

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Website

smbsd.org

TOP 4094 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
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
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The official website for Tunnell Elementary School talks about positive things that are happening at the school right now (the 2025–26 school year) that are meant to build school identity, pride, and community connection. They hold spirit days (Thunderbird pride), themed weeks that focus on hope, joy, love, strength, and future goals (for example, college-focused days), and school-wide events to get more students and families involved.

FAQ

Q1. What student support services are available at Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?

Ans. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary may offer counseling and academic assistance programs.

Q2. How does Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary recognize positive behavior?

Ans. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary reinforces expectations through awards and recognition initiatives.

Q3. Are enrichment activities offered at Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary?

Ans. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary may provide clubs and hands-on learning opportunities.

Q4. How does Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary keep families informed?

Ans. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary communicates updates through newsletters and digital systems.

Q5. Does Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary integrate technology into instruction?

Ans. Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary uses digital resources to enhance classroom learning.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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