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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Santa Margarita Elementary

Atascadero Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 22070 H Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453-0380

(805) 438-5633 · www.atasusd.org

8/10
#1483
Rank 1483 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1641 · 71st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1572 · 73rd percentile
Science8/10 · #1185 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, rural community of Santa Margarita — a small ranching town just inland from San Luis Obispo — this little K-5 school punches well above its size, landing in the top quarter of California elementary schools with particularly strong science scores. Families who are drawn to a slower pace of life, wide open spaces, and a tight-knit community where everyone knows your kids by name will feel right at home here. It's the kind of place where the surrounding oak-studded hills feel like an extension of the classroom, and the small enrollment means kids rarely get lost in the shuffle.

Student Demographics

116 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
78 (67%)
Hispanic
27 (23%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
American Indian
2 (2%)
Other
6 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged49 (42%)
Students with Disabilities18 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

297
Enrollment
13.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.5
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 · #5641 · 7th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found