Pacheco Elementary

261 Cuesta Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pacheco Elementary School, located in San Luis Obispo, California, serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning, guided by a dedicated faculty that prioritizes individualized attention and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pacheco Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the educational experience, including opportunities for creative expression and physical development. The school maintains a close partnership with parents and the surrounding neighborhood, benefiting from an active PTA and community involvement that enhances school resources and events. By focusing on inclusivity and a balanced approach to education, the school strives to provide a solid foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

488

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacheco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	298
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
298 (61.1%)
White
159 (32.6%)
Two or More
24 (4.9%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)596-4081
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 89

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pacheco Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pacheco Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	50.4%
Male	242	49.6%

Elementary School K - 5th