Santa Margarita Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Margarita, California 93453 · Atascadero Unified
#1557 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#20552 of 50,301 nationally
About Santa Margarita Elementary
Santa Margarita Elementary is a public elementary located in Santa Margarita, in the Atascadero Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 297 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1557th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 297.
There are 2 schools in Santa Margarita; Santa Margarita Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Santa Margarita Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Santa Margarita Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 9.3 km away
San Gabriel Elementary
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students · 9.4 km away
Atascadero High
Atascadero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,157 students · 12 km away
Teach Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public middle · Grades 4–6
193 students · 12 km away
Atascadero Middle
Atascadero · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students · 12 km away
Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero · Public middle · Grades 4–8
238 students · 12 km away
Pacheco Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students · 13 km away
San Luis Obispo High
San Luis Obispo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students · 13 km away
Bishop's Peak Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students · 13 km away
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
San Luis Obispo · Charter high · Grades 10–12
241 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary
Hawaiian Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Angeles Mesa Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Wilton Place Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Vichy Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Charles Hoffman Elementary
Running Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
H. Frank Dominguez Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Margarita Elementary a good school?
Santa Margarita Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1557 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Santa Margarita Elementary rank in California?
Santa Margarita Elementary ranks #1557 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #20552 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Santa Margarita Elementary?
Santa Margarita Elementary had 297 students in 2025.
Is Santa Margarita Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Santa Margarita Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Santa Margarita Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Santa Margarita Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.