Mary Farmar Elementary

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Farmar Elementary School, located at 901 Military West in Benicia, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Benicia Unified School District, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It is often noted for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative campus culture, which encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local Benicia community. Mary Farmar emphasizes a balanced educational approach, blending traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities that help students build essential life skills. With its convenient location near the historic downtown area, the school remains a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for stability and a consistent commitment to excellence in public education.

477

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Farmar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	140
Black	21
Asian	33
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	4

White
200 (41.9%)
Hispanic
140 (29.4%)
Two or More
79 (16.6%)
Asian
33 (6.9%)
Black
21 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

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:	Benicia Unified
Phone:	(707)747-8350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 94

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 69