Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Joe Henderson Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Motto
'Learning for Life'
School Rankings
Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Henderson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1640 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Benicia Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Joe Henderson Elementary School is ranked #1640 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew Turner Elementary School, Mary Farmar Elementary School, Robert Semple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Henderson Elementary School?
530 students attend Joe Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Joe Henderson Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Henderson Elementary School?
Joe Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Joe Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joe Henderson Elementary School part of?
Joe Henderson Elementary School is part of Benicia Unified School District.
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