SAN BENITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Benito Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atascadero Unified school district, located in Atascadero, CA with about 477 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 17 teachers, San Benito Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
San Benito Elementary, located in Atascadero, California, is a public school within the Atascadero Unified School District. It serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is situated in a residential setting on San Benito Road, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based learning environments that support the academic and social growth of young children.
As part of the Atascadero Unified School District, San Benito Elementary aligns with district-wide standards to foster a positive school climate focused on student success. The school emphasizes core curriculum areas while often integrating programs that encourage character development and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school news can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district resources, through the official district website at [www.atasusd.org](http://www.atasusd.org).
For more information, contact San Benito Elementary at (805) 462-4330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atascadero, CA 93422-1938
(805) 462-4330
http://www.atasusd.org
SAN BENITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atascadero, CA with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atascadero Unified
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 477 students
- White
- 68.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.