Barbara Benson Elementary School

At Barbara Benson Elementary School all staff work closely with the Tustin community.

There is an academically rigorous curriculum at Barbara Benson Elementary School in Tustin.

The classrooms at Barbara Benson Elementary School are vibrant and engaging.

Barbara Benson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

12712 Elizabeth Way, Tustin, CA

Tustin Unified School District

343 Students

B+

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Deena Vela

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
47%

B+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

313:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.6%

Female

47.4%

Hispanic

62.4%

White

20.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

10.7%

Two or more races

5.2%

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

5/10/2023

Horrible school. Went there as a kid. Staff did nothing to support me and also got me in trouble when some kid harassed me. Terrible dress code AND that one rule that will get you kicked out if you defend yourself. Some of the teachers were nice, but most were inexperienced and one was particularly...

5.0 parent

4/26/2019

My daughter is thriving at Benson..the teachers, staff and principal are all so caring and so involved with all the students and concerns are quickly taken care of. Im so sad that Benson only goes up to 5th grade :(

5.0 parent

1/3/2018

I have a 4th Grader and a TK student currently attending Benson Elementary. I am a big fan of this Elementary School. I love the quality of Education my kids are receiving, and the teachers and faculty are to thank for that. The students are spending their days with passionate educators and being ex...

5.0 student

2/2/2016

Benson has been such a blessing! We love the family feel. Everyone is always willing to help. The teachers and staff genuinely care about ALL the children. So proud to be a Benson Bear!! Best principal and teachers EVER!

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