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Shell Beach Elementary

Lucia Mar Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 2100 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-1800

(805) 474-3760 · shellbeach.luciamarschools.org/

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9/10
#879
Rank 879 out of 5,722
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #737 · 87th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #835 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #1377 · 75th percentile

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School Overview

Shell Beach Elementary sits in one of the most enviable spots on the Central Coast, serving a tight-knit beach community where the pace is relaxed but academic expectations are anything but. The school consistently performs well above state averages in English and Math, making it a strong fit for families who want solid academics without sacrificing that easy, coastal quality of life. If you're drawn to a place where kids can walk to the bluffs after school and still come home having learned something meaningful, Shell Beach checks a lot of boxes.

Student Demographics

178 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
102 (57%)
Hispanic
46 (26%)
Multiple Races
18 (10%)
Other
12 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged59 (33%)
Students with Disabilities31 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

330
Enrollment
16.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.2
Administrators (FTE)
25.6
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 Programs3/10 · #4614 · 24th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found