Shell Beach Elementary

2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

shellbeach.luciamarschools.org/

330 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shell Beach Elementary, located in the coastal community of Pismo Beach, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Lucia Mar Unified School District. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience. Situated just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the campus benefits from a unique coastal environment that often influences its school culture, emphasizing outdoor activities and environmental awareness alongside a traditional core curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success, fostering a collaborative environment between staff, parents, and the local community. Beyond core academics, Shell Beach Elementary places a high value on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for middle school transitions while maintaining a supportive and safe neighborhood school feel. Its location in the quiet, picturesque area of Shell Beach makes it a central hub for local families, consistently maintaining a reputation for being a dedicated, community-focused educational institution.

330

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shell Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	86
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	48

White
186 (56.4%)
Hispanic
86 (26.1%)
Two or More
48 (14.5%)
Asian
9 (2.7%)
Black
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:	Lucia Mar Unified
Phone:	(805)474-3760
Website:	http://shellbeach.luciamarschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 65

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shell Beach Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shell Beach Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	46.4%
Male	177	53.6%

Elementary School K - 6th