Thelma Bedell Elementary

Thelma Bedell Elementary School is located at 1305 Laurel Road. The school serves 390 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 17% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school environment is growth-oriented and promotes a strong sense of community belonging. Educators work together to align instruction across different classrooms. The campus features modern equipment to assist with daily learning tasks. Students are encouraged to take pride in their school surroundings. Regular meetings are held to ensure all staff members are working toward the same goals. Outdoor lunch areas are organized to allow for safe and orderly meal periods. New literacy resources have been added to the media center to support reading goals. Faculty members maintain a professional and steady focus on improving student outcomes. Housing prices near the school range from $490,000 to $760,000. Parent reviews emphasize the high level of professionalism and the organized nature of daily school operations. Families feel that the school is run with great attention to detail. The campus is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

The district and Thelma Bedell Elementary are working together to accept intradistrict transfer forms for the 2026–2027 school year. The ASPIRE after-school program is still available on campus. It gives students a safe place to learn and get help with their schoolwork until 6:00 PM. Staff members are currently working on their own professional development to help with the district's "Portrait of a Graduate" project.

Q1. Is there a separate computer lab at Thelma Bedell Elementary School for teaching technology?

Ans. Students have their own devices, but there is a special lab for advanced projects, making digital media, and state testing.

Q2. What do you need to do to be a classroom chaperone at Thelma Bedell Elementary School?

Ans. For safety, volunteers must have a current TB clearance and a background check on file with the district office.

Q3. What does Thelma Bedell Elementary School do with students' lost and found items?

Ans. Parents and students can check a central bin near the cafeteria every week to see if they have lost any clothes or lunchboxes.

Q4. Are there any summer reading or enrichment programs at Thelma Bedell Elementary School?

Ans. The district has a summer RISE program for students who meet certain requirements to help them keep their reading and math skills sharp during the break.

Q5: What is the "Portrait of a Graduate" program at Thelma Bedell Elementary School?

Ans. To help students succeed in the future, this program focuses on developing six specific skills, such as communication and critical thinking.