CARRISA PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carrisa Plains Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atascadero Unified school district, located in Santa Margarita, CA with about 27 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Carrisa Plains Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carrisa Plains Elementary, located at 9640 Carrisa Hwy. in Santa Margarita, California, is a remote, rural school operating under the Atascadero Unified School District. Due to its isolated location on the Carrizo Plain, the school serves a small, close-knit population of students who live in the surrounding agricultural and ranching community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while often employing multi-grade classroom settings, which allows for more individualized instruction and a personalized learning environment tailored to the unique needs of a small student body.

As part of the Atascadero Unified School District, the school benefits from the resources and administrative support of a larger district while maintaining the character and intimacy of a traditional one-room schoolhouse atmosphere. The school acts as a vital community hub for families in the region, fostering strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community. For those seeking further information on current enrollment, academic performance, or school policies, the district maintains a presence at http://www.atasusd.org.

For more information, contact Carrisa Plains Elementary at (805) 475-2244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.