How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mary Farmar Elementary | Robert Semple Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benicia, CA | Benicia, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 477 | 480 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 36.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mary Farmar Elementary | Robert Semple Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,252 | $15,252 |
| District | Benicia Unified | Benicia Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mary Farmar Elementary | Robert Semple Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 36.9% |
| African American | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 16.6% | 15.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mary Farmar Elementary | Robert Semple Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1908:1 | 1920:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.