Don Benito Fundamental is a public elementary school in Upper Hastings. The Pasadena Unified School District utilizes a school choice program where residences are zoned to neighborhood schools. Along with Eugene Field Elementary, Don Benito Fundamental is a neighborhood school for Hastings Ranch residents. They receive priority over students living outside the neighborhood, who must otherwise wait for open enrollment in the winter.
Don Benito Fundamental is affiliated with the Pasadena LEARNs Program, the YMCA and Pasadena Parks and Recreation to offer before- and after-school programs that meet the needs of parents. Choral and instrumental music programs are offered to Don Benito students in Grades 3-5, with biweekly orchestra and brass band practices. Weekly art classes are offered to Grades 1-5 through a private program. The Don Benito PTA has a highly-engaged core membership that encourages community members and students to participate.
Don Benito Fundamental
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3700 Denair St,
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Linda Chang
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.4%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.2%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
48.7%
White
27.7%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
6.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/7/2023
Don Benito is one of the most socioeconomically and racially diverse schools in the district. That was really important to our family when selecting a school in the open enrollment process. Don Benito has the most engaged PTA and the principal and teachers have created an incredibly supportive school community for students. There's art, music, library, and PE for all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/8/2025
My child has been at Don Benito for 2 years now and loves it. She is in a class that is geared toward high functioning kids with special needs and it has been a true godsend. I am amazed with the progress she has made with the right support. The cosmetics of the school facilities could be better, an...
1/29/2025
My kids have an amazing community of friends and teachers that they love at this school. The large campus with outdoor space for each class gives kids chances to have various experiences in different learning environments which keeps them engaged. The new principal is energetic and the children feel...
11/12/2024
Two of my kids attended Don Benito and we have had a very good experience here. The kids love their large campus, surrounded by nature with beautiful Mountain Views. The teachers and staff are absolutely fantastic, they are super involved and have been showing up for the kids through everything, inc...
9/29/2024
Our 2nd year at Don Benito; my kid attended for TK and kindergarten, and we love it!This is an amazing school, especially if your kid is gifted or special needs! They actually DO differentiated learning that caters lessons to each child's level and needs (versus just talking about differentiated lea...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Upper Hastings Ranch
List Price Range
$287K - $3.7M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$1,502,289
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
14%
Household Income
$185,430
% of College Grads
68.7%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
1,835 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
12.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,607 - $3,587 per month
- The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 585+ Sq Ft
- 3360 E Foothill Blvd
- Pasadena, CA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Milton & Harriet Goldberg Recreation Area
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gwinn Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Sunnyslope Park
- Trails
- Playground
Vina Vieja Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Playground
Hamilton Park
- Tennis
- Playground
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