For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,323 students in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,323 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1703 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
96%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,284 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,927
$26,022
Spending / Student
$22,284
$22,604
Best Guadalupe Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 West Main St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-1951
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-1951
Gr: 4-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mary Buren Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Gr: K-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,323 students.
What is the rank of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District is ranked #1703 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
96% of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Guadalupe Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,284 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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