Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Benito Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Benito Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Benito Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Benito Elementary School's ranking?
San Benito Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Benito Elementary School often compared to?
San Benito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey Road Elementary School, Santa Margarita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Benito Elementary School?
414 students attend San Benito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of San Benito Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Benito Elementary School?
San Benito Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Benito Elementary School offer ?
San Benito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Benito Elementary School part of?
San Benito Elementary School is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/17/2009
San Benito is a wonderful school in a small community. The staff are all caring and talented and the principal knows all the children by name. It is a safe and nurturing environment for children. They also have received very good reports in their academic standards testing.
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