San Benito Elementary

4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422

www.atasusd.org

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Benito Elementary, located in Atascadero, California, is a public school within the Atascadero Unified School District. It serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is situated in a residential setting on San Benito Road, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based learning environments that support the academic and social growth of young children.

As part of the Atascadero Unified School District, San Benito Elementary aligns with district-wide standards to foster a positive school climate focused on student success. The school emphasizes core curriculum areas while often integrating programs that encourage character development and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school news can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district resources, through the official district website at [www.atasusd.org](http://www.atasusd.org).

403

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Benito Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	119
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
242 (60.0%)
Hispanic
119 (29.5%)
Two or More
35 (8.7%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Atascadero Unified
Phone:	(805)462-4330
Website:	http://www.atasusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 98

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 66