Mary Farmar Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Farmar Elementary School, located at 901 Military West in Benicia, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Benicia Unified School District, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It is often noted for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative campus culture, which encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local Benicia community. Mary Farmar emphasizes a balanced educational approach, blending traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities that help students build essential life skills. With its convenient location near the historic downtown area, the school remains a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for stability and a consistent commitment to excellence in public education.

420

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Farmar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	100
Black	20
Asian	27
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	3

White
206 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
100 (23.8 %)
Two or More
64 (15.2 %)
Asian
27 (6.4 %)
Black
20 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Benicia Unified
Phone:	(707)747-8350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 66