School Overview
Teach Elementary School, located at 165 Grand Ave. in San Luis Obispo, CA, is a unique educational institution that functions as a magnet school within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. It is well-regarded for its specialized focus on the "Gifted and Talented Education" (GATE) program. By providing a differentiated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and creative problem-solving, the school caters to students who demonstrate advanced academic potential and a need for a more intellectually stimulating environment.

Beyond its academic rigor, Teach Elementary is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community that values both individual growth and collaborative success. The school environment is designed to nurture students' social and emotional development alongside their academic achievements, often utilizing project-based learning to engage students deeply in their studies. Its location in San Luis Obispo contributes to a small-town atmosphere where parental involvement and community partnerships play a significant role in the school's overall mission of preparing highly capable students for future academic challenges.
167
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teach Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic12
Asian19
Two or More18
American Indian1
  • White
    117 (70.1 %)
  • Asian
    19 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (10.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (7.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone: (805)596-4100
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Teach Elementary
Grade Student Count
Grade 461
Grade 547
Grade 659
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Teach Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7947.3%
Male8852.7%