- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atascadero, CA
San Benito Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Benito Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060330001384
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benito Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benito Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
San Benito Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060330001384 · Atascadero, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 26.9:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
San Benito Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Benito Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- This school 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- San Gabriel El 360
San Gabriel Elementary
360 students
What this shows San Benito Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Benito Elementary compares
San Benito Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, San Benito Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Benito Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Benito Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Atascadero
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monterey Road Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Standard public school
377 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
238 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Benito Elementary
How many students attend San Benito Elementary?
San Benito Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Benito Elementary?
31.2% of students at San Benito Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benito Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Benito Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benito Elementary?
San Benito Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Benito Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides San Benito Elementary, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and Monterey Road Elementary (382 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.