Very Good
#2814 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Pacheco Elementary
Elementary School · San Luis Coastal Unified · San Luis Obispo, CA
A San Luis Coastal Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
261 Cuesta Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacheco Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacheco Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Luis Obispo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,481
Median home value
$897,800
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
44.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Peak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Old Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Old Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Del Mar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Luis Coastal Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacheco Elementary is listed in San Luis Coastal Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacheco Elementary
Pacheco Elementary is a public elementary school in San Luis Obispo, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,814 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacheco Elementary
What grades does Pacheco Elementary serve?
Pacheco Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pacheco Elementary?
Pacheco Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacheco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacheco Elementary is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacheco Elementary rank in CA?
Pacheco Elementary ranks #2,814 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacheco Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacheco Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pacheco Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacheco Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacheco Elementary a charter school?
No, Pacheco Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacheco Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pacheco Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacheco Elementary?
38.8% of students at Pacheco Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (805) 596-4081
- Area population (ZIP 93405)
- 23,856
- Area average commute
- 13.6 min
- Area median age
- 22.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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