S Ben Benavidez Elementary is participating in Parlier USD's Spring 2026 registration events, as the district targets new family enrollment ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Benavidez continues to hold the strongest reading proficiency score among Parlier USD's four elementary campuses at 26% — a figure that has held steady over multiple testing cycles. The campus also hosts a dedicated visual arts teacher (Mr. Jasper Gonzalez) exclusively assigned to Benavidez, making it one of the few campuses in the district with its own site-based art instruction.

Q1. What music and arts programming does Benavidez offer students?

Ans. Mr. Kalvin Sirisukarn teaches elementary music at Benavidez alongside John C Martinez. For visual arts, Mr. Jasper Gonzalez serves as the dedicated art teacher specifically at Benavidez a separate instructor from the one covering the other campuses. Music and arts are part of the regular school program, not add-ons.

Q2. How does Benavidez support its high-needs student population?

Ans. With 95% of students classified as economically disadvantaged — the highest rate among Parlier USD's elementary schools — Benavidez gets a significant share of the district's Title I funding. That money goes toward academic intervention, instructional staff, and family support programs. The school's Student Wellness resources are also available to families in need of social services.

Q3. What is the school's approach to English Language Development?

Ans. Given that Benavidez's student body is 98% Hispanic and many students come from Spanish-speaking homes, English Language Development instruction is built into daily classroom practice across all grade levels. The school also has an English Learner Advisory Council that meets regularly and gives families a voice in how ELD programs are shaped.

Q4. Does Benavidez have before or after school programming?

Ans. Parlier USD runs after-school programs across its campuses. Families should contact the front office at (559) 646-2963 to confirm what's currently available at Benavidez specifically, as programming can vary by semester and funding cycle.

Q5. Why does Benavidez have the best reading scores in Parlier USD despite having the highest concentration of economically disadvantaged students?

Ans. Benavidez's 26% reading proficiency is the highest among the four Parlier USD elementary campuses and that gap is real, not marginal. One factor is the school's sustained ELSB literacy programming, which the district has published multi-year action plans around. It doesn't mean the school has closed the gap with state averages, but within its peer group, the reading focus has produced a measurable result.