Benjamin Foxen Elementary
Santa Maria, CA · Blochman Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, fringe
2,650th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148NCES ID 060528000498Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Foxen Elementary 2,650th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 138 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 192 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.2% | 51.6% | ▲ 21.4 pts | |
| White | 51.9% | 41.7% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 4.7% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 5.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $631K in zip 93454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Benjamin Foxen Elementary
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ELA 33% ▼18 · Math 33% ▲1Compare - #4867Orcutt School for Independent StudyOrcutt Union Elementary · 6.7 mi away4,867th of 5,659
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ELA 59% ▲8 · Math 52% ▲20Compare - #4367Bill Libbon ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 8.4 mi away4,367th of 5,659
ELA 31% ▼20 · Math 22% ▼10Compare - #3428Olga L. Reed ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 8.8 mi away3,428th of 5,659
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What school district is Benjamin Foxen Elementary in?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is part of the Blochman Union Elementary district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Benjamin Foxen Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Foxen Elementary 2,650th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Foxen Elementary?
Hispanic 52%, White 42%, Two or more races 5% (192 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Foxen Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93454 is $631K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.