Thelma Bedell Elementary

www.santapaulausd.org

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thelma B. Bedell Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Paula, California, serving students as part of the Santa Paula Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for future success while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and community responsibility.

In addition to its focus on core academics, Thelma B. Bedell Elementary places a strong emphasis on student well-being and engagement. The school leverages its position within the Santa Paula community to build strong partnerships between parents, staff, and local stakeholders. Through various programs and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing space that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

268

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thelma Bedell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	245
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
245 (91.4 %)
White
16 (6.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Santa Paula Unified
Phone:	(805)933-8951
Website:	http://www.santapaulausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 44

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 39