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.
Benicia, CA 94510-1312
(707) 747-8370
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
- 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
* 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 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.