Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy

8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422

www.atasusd.org

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is a public K–8 school located in Atascadero, California, operating under the Atascadero Unified School District. The school is characterized by its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes core academic achievement and character development. It serves as a key educational resource for families in the region who are looking for a school culture that prioritizes personalized learning and consistent communication between staff, students, and parents.

The academy is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional academic subjects. By fostering a close-knit community, the school encourages students to develop not only their intellectual capabilities but also their interpersonal skills. Located at 8655 Santa Rosa Rd., the campus serves as a central hub for the local community, adhering to the broader educational mission of the Atascadero Unified School District to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

377

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	187
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
187 (49.6%)
White
135 (35.8%)
Two or More
31 (8.2%)
Asian
13 (3.4%)
Black
9 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Atascadero Unified
Phone:	(805)462-4290
Website:	http://www.atasusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 45