BISHOP'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bishop's Peak Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified school district, located in San Luis Obispo, CA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Bishop's Peak Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Bishop’s Peak Elementary is a public school located in San Luis Obispo, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, often integrating hands-on learning experiences and community engagement to enrich the standard curriculum.
The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent community, which frequently contribute to a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide programs. Situated near the base of the iconic Bishop Peak mountain, the school benefits from a scenic location that reflects the character of the surrounding San Luis Obispo area. Its educational philosophy generally prioritizes critical thinking, creativity, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning within a small, neighborhood-oriented school setting.
For more information, contact Bishop's Peak Elementary at (805) 596-4030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1245
(805) 596-4030
BISHOP'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Luis Obispo, CA with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Luis Coastal Unified
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 19.2
- 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 468 students
- White
- 69.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- Asian
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.