Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Benito Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Benito Elementary School's student population of 403 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Benito Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Benito Elementary School's ranking?
San Benito Elementary School is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Benito Elementary School often compared to?
San Benito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey Road Elementary School, Santa Margarita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Benito Elementary School?
403 students attend San Benito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of San Benito Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Benito Elementary School?
San Benito Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Benito Elementary School offer ?
San Benito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Benito Elementary School part of?
San Benito Elementary School is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
San Benito is a wonderful school in a small community. The staff are all caring and talented and the principal knows all the children by name. It is a safe and nurturing environment for children. They also have received very good reports in their academic standards testing.
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