Barbara Benson Elementary

Barbara Benson Elementary School is located at 12771 Brier Lane in Tustin. It serves grades K-5 and has an enrollment of 410 students. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency is 42% and reading proficiency is 47%. The gender mix is 52% male and 48% female. This school is open to everyone, and students are encouraged to take part in all of the activities on campus. The building has new classrooms and special areas for small group learning. To reach all of their students, teachers use a variety of teaching tools. Regular safety drills are held to keep campus security at a high level. There are a lot of events on the school calendar that bring families and staff together. Most homes in the area are worth between $850,000 and $1,300,000. Parents have a lot of faith in the school's ability to help students with different learning styles. A lot of people in the community like how easy it is to get in touch with the principal and the front office staff. The school gives students a clear path to success all year long. The staff is working hard to make this one of the best elementary schools in California.

Barbara Benson Elementary School is happy that its students are still doing well in the district-wide ocMaker Challenge. Recently, the whole school got together to honor seniors who had graduated and then come back to help younger students. Teachers still want this school to be a safe place for kids to learn and grow.

Q1. Does Barbara Benson Elementary School give each student their own piece of technology?

Ans. To help with digital learning and working together in the classroom, each student gets their own iPad or laptop.

Q2. What kind of library access do the kids at Barbara Benson Elementary School have?

Ans. Every week, all classes go to the school library to check out books and work on important reading and research skills.

Q3. Does Barbara Benson Elementary School have organized sports leagues?

Ans. Students can take part in a number of intramural activities and events that happen across the district, like the Dino Dash run that happens every year.

Q4. Is there a transitional kindergarten program at Barbara Benson Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the campus has a special TK class to help younger kids get ready for kindergarten.

Q5. What can parents do to help out at Barbara Benson Elementary School events?

Ans. Parents can help out in the classroom and at special events by joining the PTO or getting a district volunteer clearance.