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Matthew Turner Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Benicia, California · Benicia Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students529
ST Ratio25.2:1
FRL11%
Title INo
Matthew Turner
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
529
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
11%-54.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Matthew Turner Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Benicia, California. The school enrolls 529 students. It is part of the Benicia Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBenicia Unified
County6095
CityBenicia
ZIP94510
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060462002832

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment529
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American16.2%
Asian4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races18.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
16.2%
Asian
4.5%
Two+
18.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)