School Profile · San Luis Obispo
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter posts 47.0% exceeding the standard — versus 21.3% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
1401 San Luis Bay Drive, 93405 (opens in new tab)·San Luis Coastal Unified·San Luis Obispo·Grades K-6·163 students·17% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(805) 595-7169
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
74
💪 Strong All-Around · Strong
ranked #360 statewide · #1 of 10 in San Luis Coastal Unified
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter scores 74 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 94th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “76% proficient” and call it done. Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter deserves a closer read. It sits at the 94th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 47.0% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.3%.
As a charter, Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
41%
27%
32%
Grade 3 · 68% proficient
54%
33%
13%
Grade 4 · 87% proficient
53%
32%
15%
Grade 5 · 85% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 11.7pp across grades; the floor rises 16.0pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
47.0%
State 21.3%
25.7pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
76.2%
State 42.7%
33.5pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-1.0pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
12.8%
State 17.9%
5.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 1.6%
0.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
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Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic8.0%
White80.4%
Asian4.3%
Black0.6%
Other6.8%
GenderFemale 47.9%Male 52.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 16.6% (47pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
163
317 below CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,433
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$58,311 – $121,139
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter in San Luis Obispo, 87.7% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 77.0% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 10.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (76.7% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 73 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White73 tested
ELA 87.7%·Math 76.7%· +10.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$60K
$25K below CA median
Median Home Value
$950K
$291K above CA median
Bachelor's+
55%
20pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
15.7 years avg experience
10 teachers
Teacher Credentials
90% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
47.0%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 75th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
76.2%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 76th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-1.0pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 75th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
12.8%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 58th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 53th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 22 | 41% | 27% | 18% | 14% | 68% | +25 |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 54% | 33% | 4% | 8% | 88% | +43 |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 53% | 32% | 5% | 11% | 84% | +36 |
| Grade 6 | 23 | 61% | 30% | 9% | 0% | 91% | +45 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 22 | 55% | 32% | 9% | 5% | 86% | +41 |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 38% | 25% | 33% | 4% | 63% | +21 |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 42% | 26% | 21% | 11% | 68% | +33 |
| Grade 6 | 23 | 65% | 17% | 17% | 0% | 83% | +48 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 19 | 26% | 42% | 32% | 0% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 87.7% | +11 | +26 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter ← | — | 74 | 47.0% | 76.2% | −1.0 | 1.3% |
| Shell Beach Elementary | 3 mi | 55 | 35.2% | 64.7% | −33.4 | 2.4% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #216 → #382 → #295 → #379 → #360
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter a good elementary school?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter has a Scope Score of 74 out of 100, placing it in the 94th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #360 statewide. 47.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 25.7 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 76.2% of students at Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 47.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 47.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 130 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter rank in California?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter ranks #360 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 94th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter decreases by 1.0 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter?
12.8% of students at Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter compare to other schools in San Luis Obispo?
Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter scores 74/100 (94th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 163 students. Use the schools in San Luis Obispo page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter in San Luis Obispo, 87.7% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 77.0% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 10.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (76.7% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 73 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.