SANTA MARGARITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Santa Margarita Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Atascadero Unified school district, located in Santa Margarita, CA with about 267 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Santa Margarita Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Santa Margarita Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the historic community of Santa Margarita, California. As part of the Atascadero Unified School District, the school serves students from the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its location in a quiet, unincorporated town, the school often acts as a central hub for local families, emphasizing strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic requirements with a supportive social-emotional environment. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger Atascadero Unified district, Santa Margarita Elementary is able to offer students access to district-wide resources and curriculum standards while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere typical of a school in a rural setting. Families interested in enrollment or specific academic programming can find further details and contact information through the district’s official website at http://www.atasusd.org.

For more information, contact Santa Margarita Elementary at (805) 438-5633 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.