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Benjamin Foxen Elementary

Blochman Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 4949 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454-9666

(805) 937-1148

6/10
#2818
Rank 2818 out of 5,722
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2409 · 58th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3566 · 38th percentile
Science6/10 · #2307 · 59th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural edges of Santa Maria in northern Santa Barbara County, Benjamin Foxen Elementary has a small-district feel that appeals to families who want a tight-knit school community away from the bustle of larger campuses. The school shows solid English and science scores, though math is an area to watch — families who supplement at home or through tutoring tend to thrive here. Santa Maria itself offers an affordable slice of Central Coast living, and for those drawn to the agricultural heart of the region rather than the pricier coastal towns to the south, Foxen can be a genuinely good neighborhood fit.

Student Demographics

135 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
64 (47%)
White
60 (44%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged64 (47%)
Students with Disabilities24 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

210
Enrollment
10
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5867 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.