Lagunita Elementary School District

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

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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 61 students in Lagunita Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public School in Lagunita Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
61 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lagunita Elementary School District, which is ranked #131 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#133 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
50-59%
33%
70-79%
47%
40-59%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
43%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,705 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,557 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,705
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,557
$18,396

Best Lagunita Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lagunita Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 449-2800
Grades: K-6
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lagunita Elementary School District?
Lagunita Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 61 students.
What is the rank of Lagunita Elementary School District?
Lagunita Elementary School District is ranked #131 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
52% of Lagunita Elementary School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1, 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 $18,557 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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