BARBARA BENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barbara Benson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tustin Unified school district, located in Tustin, CA with about 373 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 15 teachers, Barbara Benson 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.

Barbara Benson Elementary School is a public school located in Tustin, California, serving students within the Tustin Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic achievement, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Located in a quiet residential area, the campus serves as a central hub for the local community. Barbara Benson Elementary benefits from a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, both of which contribute to a wide variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. The school is committed to maintaining strong parent-school partnerships to ensure that every student receives the individualized support and resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Barbara Benson Elementary at (714) 730-7531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12712 Elizabeth Way
Tustin, CA 92780-2811
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BARBARA BENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tustin, CA with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tustin Unified
Total Students:
373
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 373 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.9%
White
18.5%
Asian
11.8%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.