Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454 · (805) 361-7940 · Part of Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District
Santa Maria’s School Grade C− better than 19% of California school districts
Students
917
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
- Larger classes: 22 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.1% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Santa Maria kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where Santa Maria kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6Tunnell (Martin Luther) ElementaryYou are here
7–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗1248 East Dena Way, Santa Maria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten217
Grade 1118
Grade 2113
Grade 3121
Grade 497
Grade 5135
Grade 6116
Enrollment over time
818’20
808’21
803’22
874’23
917’24
Up 12.1% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%White 6%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary from Santa Maria families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.