Guadalupe Union Elementary School District

4465 Ninth St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434-0788
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 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 34%), 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
10,334 Schools
# Students
1,323 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Guadalupe Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1704 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
26%
47%
15%
29%
(2022-23)
31.3%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $18,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,187 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,119
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,187
$18,512

Best Guadalupe Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4710 West Main St.
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Gr: K-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
351 Arroyo Seco Rd.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2114
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe Preschool
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2114

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 #1704 out of 1,904 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 $18,187 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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