Very Good
#3219 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Elementary School · Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District
1401 San Luis Bay Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,219 of 9,539
In San Luis Obispo
#10 of 13
public schools
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Elementary School in San Luis Obispo · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is a public elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA, part of Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District. Bellevue-santa Fe Charter serves approximately 164 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bellevue-santa Fe Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,219 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Bellevue-santa Fe Charter show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 164 students, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter runs 23.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Bellevue-santa Fe Charter — Students at Bellevue-santa Fe Charter score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Bellevue-santa Fe Charter Compares
See how Bellevue-santa Fe Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1401 San Luis Bay Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bellevue-santa Fe Charter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 6.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is C L Smith Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 5.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sinsheimer Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 6.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Luis Obispo, see our San Luis Obispo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Beach Elementary Pismo Beach | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 4.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 4.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 5.0 mi | 8.8 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 5.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Judkins Middle Pismo Beach | 5.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 6.3 mi | — |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 6.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo | 6.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Obispo | 5.6 mi | 7.9 |
| MISSION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 6.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School San Luis Obispo | 6.7 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Old Mission School San Luis Obispo | 6.7 mi | — |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo | 6.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 7.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PEEP - PREPARE San Luis Obispo | 7.1 mi | — |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 7.5 mi | 7.4 |
| San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo | 7.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Grover Heights Elementary Grover Beach | 7.0 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,481
Median Home Value
$897,800
Median Rent
$1,936/mo
Population
23,856
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
32.7%
Avg Commute
13.6 min
Poverty Rate
44.5%
Median Age
22.7
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| AL-HUDA ISLAMIC SCHOOL Hawthorne, CA | 7.1 |
| ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hayward, CA | 7.1 |
| BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Long Beach, CA | 7.1 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Santa Cruz, CA | 7.1 |
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach, CA | 7.1 |
| MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TRACY Tracy, CA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bellevue-santa Fe Charter
What grades does Bellevue-santa Fe Charter serve?
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bellevue-santa Fe Charter?
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue-santa Fe Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellevue-santa Fe Charter rank in CA?
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter ranks #3,219 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bellevue-santa Fe Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellevue-santa Fe Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bellevue-santa Fe Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Bellevue-santa Fe Charter a charter school?
Yes, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bellevue-santa Fe Charter a Title I school?
No, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellevue-santa Fe Charter?
15.9% of students at Bellevue-santa Fe Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 15.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (805) 595-7169
Resources & Links
District
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter District- District Enrollment
- 164
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,185
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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