Lagunita Elementary School District

975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907-8438
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lagunita Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Lagunita Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public School in Lagunita Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
62 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lagunita Elementary School District, which is ranked #60 of all 1,903 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)
#63 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-79%
47%
40-59%
29%
(2022-23)
14.5%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2006–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
12%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
50%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%
% White
45%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,161 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 111% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,339 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$1 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,161
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,339
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lagunita Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lagunita Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lagunita Elementary School District?
Lagunita Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Lagunita Elementary School District?
Lagunita Elementary School District is ranked #60 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lagunita Elementary School District?
50% of Lagunita Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lagunita Elementary School District?
Lagunita Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lagunita Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,339 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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