Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Regular School · Santa Maria, CA
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary is a regular school school in Santa Maria, California, serving grades KG–06 with 917 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 819 | 89% |
| White | 56 | 6% |
| Asian | 18 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 917 | 479M / 438F |
English Language Learners: 328 (36% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | . | 33.9% | — |
| Reading Proficiency | . | 48.7% | — |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 917 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1248 East Dena Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805)361-7940
Other Schools in District
- Adam (William Laird) Elementary Elementary
- Alvin Elementary Elementary
- Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Elementary
- Battles (Washington) Elementary Elementary
- Bill Libbon Elementary Elementary
- Bonita Elementary Elementary
- Bruce (Robert) Elementary Elementary
- Fairlawn Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 93454) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
060558009318
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD