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Benjamin Foxen Elementary

Santa Maria, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–8
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 937-1148
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

138 students tested

51.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 48.2% did.

  • Exceeded21.0%
  • Met30.4%
  • Nearly met15.2%
  • Not met33.3%

Math

138 students tested

31.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.4% did.

  • Exceeded16.7%
  • Met15.2%
  • Nearly met29.0%
  • Not met39.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year204217
Suspended in or out of school2.5% · 52.3% · 5
Suspensions56
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury36
Weapons10
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall175192
Suspended out of school0.0% · 01.6% · 3
Suspended in school0.0% · 01.0% · 2
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

4.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted203213
Chronically absent6.4% · 134.7% · 10

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

192 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino51.6%
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White41.7%
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Black or African American0.5%
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Asian0.5%
x
Two or More Races4.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060528000498

District
Blochman Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
192 students
Teachers (FTE)
9

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