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Shell Beach Elementary School

2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shell Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shell Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shell Beach Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shell Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shell Beach Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1363 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shell Beach Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shell Beach Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shell Beach Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
62%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shell Beach Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Shell Beach Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shell Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shell Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Shell Beach Elementary School is ranked #1363 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shell Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Shell Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harloe Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School, Bellevue-santa Fe Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shell Beach Elementary School?
325 students attend Shell Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shell Beach Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Beach Elementary School?
Shell Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Shell Beach Elementary School offer ?
Shell Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shell Beach Elementary School part of?
Shell Beach Elementary School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Shell Beach Elementary School located?
Shell Beach Elementary School is located in the Shell Beach neighborhood of Pismo Beach, CA.
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Last day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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