JOE HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joe Henderson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Benicia Unified school district, located in Benicia, CA with about 563 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 20 teachers, Joe Henderson 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.

Joe Henderson Elementary School, located in the quiet residential community of Benicia, California, serves as a focal point for families in the local school district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and parents work collaboratively to prioritize student growth. With a focus on foundational academics, the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while encouraging personal development and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic program, Joe Henderson Elementary is often recognized for its active school culture and the integration of extracurricular opportunities that help enrich the student experience. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit neighborhood, which promotes high levels of parental involvement and community engagement. By maintaining a structured and nurturing environment, the school strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed and challenged as they work toward achieving their educational milestones.

For more information, contact Joe Henderson Elementary at (707) 747-8370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510-1312
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JOE HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Benicia, CA with about 563 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Benicia Unified
Total Students:
563
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 563 students

White
51.2%
Two or more races
18.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Asian
11.4%
Black or African American
6.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.