Ben Hulse Elementary

bh.imperialusd.org/

794 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Hulse Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Imperial, California, and is part of the Imperial Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on holistic development, the school emphasizes both core curriculum subjects and the social-emotional growth of its young learners, aiming to prepare them for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s digital presence serves as a centralized hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing clear communication and community involvement, Ben Hulse Elementary strives to keep families informed and actively engaged in the educational process. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive campus culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

794

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Hulse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	719
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	8

Hispanic
719 (90.6 %)
White
53 (6.7 %)
Asian
12 (1.5 %)
Two or More
8 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (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:	Imperial Unified
Phone:	(760)355-3210
Website:	http://bh.imperialusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 148

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 132