San Benito Elementary School
Tel:
(805)462-4330
- San Benito Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- San Benito Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- San Benito Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- San Benito Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3844 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 69% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atascadero Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Benito Elementary School is Paloma Creek High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Mall Alternative (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atascadero Paloma Creek High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 74 students
0.2 miles
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4350 0.2 9-12 74 - Atascadero West Mall Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 104 students
0.2 miles
4507 Del Rio Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4238 0.2 K-12 104 - Atascadero Monterey Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 358 students
1.2 miles
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4270 1.2 K-5 358 - Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Grades: 4-8 | 259 students
1.8 miles
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)460-2500 1.8 4-8 259 - Atascadero Atascadero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 914 students
1.9 miles
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4360 1.9 6-8 914
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - mccal |
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