- Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Shell Beach Elementary (808:1 vs. 656:1).
- Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Shell Beach Elementary (113 vs. 66).
- Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Shell Beach Elementary (60 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Shell Beach Elementary (113 vs. 66).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shell Beach Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Grover Beach Elementary (19 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Shell Beach Elementary (60 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Grover Beach Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Shell Beach Elementary (808:1 vs. 656:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Grover Beach Elementary
$15,856.01
Shell Beach Elementary
$15,856.01
Local revenue share
Grover Beach Elementary
51.2%
Shell Beach Elementary
51.2%
State revenue share
Grover Beach Elementary
41.8%
Shell Beach Elementary
41.8%
Federal revenue share
Grover Beach Elementary
7%
Shell Beach Elementary
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Grover Beach Elementary
26.4%
Shell Beach Elementary
26.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Luis Obispo County
$93,398
San Luis Obispo County
$93,398
Poverty rate
San Luis Obispo County
12.9%
San Luis Obispo County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Luis Obispo County
39.2%
San Luis Obispo County
39.2%
Unemployment rate
San Luis Obispo County
4.1%
San Luis Obispo County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.