S Ben Benavidez Elementary

bes.parlierunified.org/

461 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

S. Ben Benavidez Elementary School, located in Parlier, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Parlier Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success while promoting a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and literacy. The school’s digital presence and resources indicate a focus on open communication with families, providing essential information on school events, academic programs, and district-wide initiatives. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community involvement, S. Ben Benavidez Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition effectively to middle school and beyond.

461

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	447
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
447 (97.0 %)
White
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Parlier Unified
Phone:	(559)646-2963
Website:	http://bes.parlierunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 40

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 80