Benjamin Foxen Elementary

4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454

189 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Foxen Elementary is a rural public school located in the rolling hills of the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County. Serving a small student population, the school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to providing personalized instruction. Because of its location in the Foxen Canyon area, the school often fosters a unique connection to the local agricultural environment, emphasizing a supportive, family-oriented culture that focuses on the academic and social development of each child.

The school is part of the Orcutt Union School District and is recognized for maintaining high standards of excellence despite its smaller size. Benjamin Foxen Elementary places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while also integrating character education to help students thrive in a nurturing environment. By balancing traditional classroom learning with a focus on community values, the school serves as a central hub for families in the region, prioritizing student engagement and a safe, inclusive campus climate.

189

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	104
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
104 (55.3 %)
White
74 (39.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.7 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Blochman Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)937-1148
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 14

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	78	41.3%
Male	110	58.2%
Not Specified	1	0.5%

Elementary School K - 6th