San Gabriel Elementary

8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422

www.atasusd.org

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Gabriel Elementary is a public school located in Atascadero, California, serving students as part of the Atascadero Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grade levels. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for student engagement and community involvement.

The school benefits from being part of a district-wide commitment to high educational standards and resource accessibility. Families in the area typically view San Gabriel as a neighborhood-focused institution that prioritizes clear communication, safety, and strong partnerships between educators and parents. For those seeking more specific information on programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official portal at the Atascadero Unified School District website provides updated resources for the community.

352

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Gabriel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	103
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
209 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
103 (29.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Black
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Atascadero Unified
Phone:	(805)462-4340
Website:	http://www.atasusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 61