Edna Beaman Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
19 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Edna Beaman Elementary School is located in Benton, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Eastern Sierra Unified School District. Positioned along Highway 6, the school functions as a primary academic hub for the local rural community, focusing on providing essential instruction to elementary-aged students in a small-town environment. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where students can develop core academic skills and social competencies.

As part of the Eastern Sierra Unified School District, Edna Beaman Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational structure of a broader regional system while maintaining the close-knit feel of a neighborhood school. The district prioritizes student engagement and academic growth, aiming to prepare children for their middle school transitions. For parents and community members, the school serves as a vital center for educational updates, curriculum information, and school-related activities, all of which are managed through the district’s official website at http://www.esusd.org.
19
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    8 (42.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (31.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (10.5 %)
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: Eastern Sierra Unified
Phone: (760)933-2397
Website: http://www.esusd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 3
Gender Ratio