BENCHLEY/WEINBERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 559 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Benchley/Weinberger Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary, located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards while encouraging social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its active parental involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that supplement its core curriculum. By leveraging its suburban setting, Benchley/Weinberger creates a safe, neighborhood-centric atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative projects and extracurricular activities. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the school remains a staple of the San Carlos community, consistently striving to foster a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Benchley/Weinberger Elementary at (619) 463-9271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6269 Twin Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119-3051
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BENCHLEY/WEINBERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
559
Teachers:
22
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 559 students

White
56.7%
Hispanic/Latino
22.4%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian
7.5%
Black or African American
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.