Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Boronda Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boronda Elementary's attendance zone is located in Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles that includes the entire school district. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boronda Elementary School's student population of 288 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boronda Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boronda Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#6707 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boronda Elementary School's ranking?
Boronda Elementary School is ranked #6707 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Boronda Elementary School?
288 students attend Boronda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Boronda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boronda Elementary School?
Boronda Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Boronda Elementary School offer ?
Boronda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Boronda Elementary School part of?
Boronda Elementary School is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.
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