Pacheco Elementary School

261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pacheco Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pacheco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pacheco Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.

School Rankings

Pacheco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacheco Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2498 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
48%
34%
52%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacheco Elementary School's ranking?
Pacheco Elementary School is ranked #2498 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacheco Elementary School often compared to?
Pacheco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bishop's Peak Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacheco Elementary School?
485 students attend Pacheco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pacheco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacheco Elementary School?
Pacheco Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacheco Elementary School offer ?
Pacheco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacheco Elementary School part of?
Pacheco Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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