Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bill Libbon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bill Libbon Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bill Libbon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Libbon Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7284 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Libbon Elementary School's ranking?
Bill Libbon Elementary School is ranked #7284 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bill Libbon Elementary School?
739 students attend Bill Libbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bill Libbon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Libbon Elementary School?
Bill Libbon Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bill Libbon Elementary School offer ?
Bill Libbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bill Libbon Elementary School part of?
Bill Libbon Elementary School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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