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Does Templeton Elementary have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
422
Elementary
DISTRICT 301 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TEMPLETON UNIFIED·NCES 063900006541
Templeton Elementary
215 Eighth St., Templeton, CA 93465 · (805) 434-5820 · San Luis Obispo County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL422 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
82 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 168 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 134 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 120 | 28% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Templeton Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Templeton Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton Elementary this school | 422 | 19.4% | N/A |
| Vallecito Elementary San Rafael | 408 | 19.6% | 63.5% |
| Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara | 413 | 17.7% | 73.2% |
| Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica | 391 | 15.6% | 83.6% |
| Palisades Charter Elementary Pacific Palisades | 408 | 16.9% | 82.2% |
| Wildwood Elementary Thousand Oaks | 390 | 20.0% | 75.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Templeton Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Luis Obispo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 422 | #3,400 of 5,915 | #19 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.1:1 | #1,568 of 5,352 | #14 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.8% | #1,401 of 5,354 | #1 of 37 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.4% | #5,171 of 5,625 | #39 of 40 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.4% | #2,112 of 3,837 | #13 of 20 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
422
+74 (+21%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 661
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 23.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 422 | 20 | 21.1:1 | 19% (82) |
| 2023-24 | 433 | 20 | 21.6:1 | 28% (123) |
| 2022-23 | 434 | 19 | 22.8:1 | 24% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 348 | 15 | 23.2:1 | 26% (90) |
| 2017-18 | 493 | 21 | 23.5:1 | 20% (99) |
| 2015-16 | 509 | 23 | 22.1:1 | 21% (107) |
| 2010-11 | 390 | N/A | N/A | 25% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 439 | 25 | 17.6:1 | 17% (76) |
| 1990-91 | 661 | 27 | 24.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Templeton Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (493 to 422); teachers down 5% (21 to 20).
About Templeton Elementary
Templeton Elementary is an elementary school in Templeton, California, according to federal school records. A total of 422 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 2.
Templeton Unified enrolls 2,214 students, and its 7 schools include Templeton Elementary.
Templeton Elementary's enrollment has no majority group, and White students are the largest at 49%. After that, the student body is 29% multiracial and 19% Hispanic. Among all residents of San Luis Obispo County, the White share is about 69%. Templeton Elementary has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school employs the equivalent of 20 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 21.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Templeton Elementary is 19%. Across public schools in San Luis Obispo County, the average is 54%.
San Luis Obispo County has these Census figures: median household income is about $97,446, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Templeton Elementary is among the 83 public schools in San Luis Obispo County.
Templeton Middle is the public school closest to Templeton Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. Templeton Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Templeton Elementary is coded as Suburb: Small in federal locale data.
The number of students grew from 348 to 422 over 4 years. By 2024-25, the school had 21.1 students per teacher, compared with 23.2 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Luis Obispo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
281,555
Census ACS
Median income
$97,446
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
33,339 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Templeton Unified
- Templeton HighHigh · 725 students
- Templeton MiddleMiddle · 478 students
- Vineyard ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Templeton Independent Study HighHigh · 96 students
- Templeton HomeElementary · 54 students
- Eagle Canyon HighHigh · 13 students
Other schools in Templeton
- Templeton HighHigh · 725 students
- Templeton MiddleMiddle · 478 students
- Vineyard ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Templeton Independent Study HighHigh · 96 students
- Templeton HomeElementary · 54 students
- Eagle Canyon HighHigh · 13 students
Other Templeton Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Templeton Elementary. Templeton Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- Templeton ElementaryLandover, MD · 646 students
- Templeton Elementary SchoolTempleton, MA · 581 students
- Templeton Elementary SchoolBloomington, IN · 412 students
Nearby schools
- Templeton Middle0.1 mi · 478
- Eagle Canyon High0.2 mi · 13
- Templeton Home0.2 mi · 54
- Templeton Independent Study High0.2 mi · 96
- Templeton High0.3 mi · 725
- Vineyard Elementary1.9 mi · 426
Frequently asked questions
About Templeton ElementaryHow many students attend Templeton Elementary?
Templeton Elementary enrolls approximately 422 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Templeton Elementary serve?
Templeton Elementary serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Templeton Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Templeton Elementary is approximately 21.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Templeton Elementary?
Templeton Elementary reports a student body of 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 29% Two or more.
Who oversees Templeton Elementary?
Templeton Elementary is overseen by Templeton Unified in San Luis Obispo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.