Teach Elementary
167 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White117 (70.1 %)
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Asian19 (11.4 %)
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Two or More18 (10.8 %)
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Hispanic12 (7.2 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 61 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
| Grade 6 | 59 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 79 | 47.3% |
| Male | 88 | 52.7% |
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