Shandon Elementary

Shandon Joint Unified
301 South First St.
Shandon, CA 93461
167 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Shandon Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Shandon, California, serves as a focal point for education within the Shandon Joint Unified School District. As a small-town institution, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions to higher grade levels while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of its surrounding area.

The school operates with a focus on resourcefulness and community engagement, bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and the unique needs of a rural student population. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential updates on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing foundational skills in a nurturing setting, Shandon Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational growth of students in the San Luis Obispo County region.
167
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    145 (86.8%)
  • White
    18 (10.8%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2%)
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: Shandon Joint Unified
Phone: (805)238-1782
Website: http://www.shandonschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
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 28
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio