San Benito Elementary School
Tel:
(805)462-4330
- San Benito Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- San Benito Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Benito Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3140 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 70% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atascadero Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Benito Elementary School is Del Rio Continuation High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Mall Alternative (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Mall Alternative (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atascadero Del Rio Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
0.2 miles
4507 Del Rio Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4350 0.2 9-12 53 - Atascadero West Mall Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 99 students
0.2 miles
4507 Del Rio Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4238 0.2 K-12 99 - Atascadero Monterey Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
1.2 miles
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4270 1.2 K-5 347 - Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Grades: 4-8 | 267 students
1.8 miles
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)460-2500 1.8 4-8 267 - Atascadero Atascadero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 764 students
1.9 miles
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)462-4360 1.9 6-8 764
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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