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Salinas City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,287 students in Salinas City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Salinas City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
8,287 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Salinas City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1498 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1503 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
# American Indian Students
57 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
148 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,528 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
35 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
357 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,266
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,193
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,135
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,157
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,149
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,220
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,167
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,111 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,151
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,111
$18,236
Best Salinas City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Ca St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Wood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Los Padres Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Grades: K-6
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 W. Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
Monterey Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 W. Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: #88.
El Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #99.
Boronda Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1212.
Boronda Meadows
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #1313.
Natividad Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #1414.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 S. Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Grades: K-6
| 905 students
Rank: #1515.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,287 students.
What is the rank of Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District is ranked #1498 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas City Elementary School District?
91% of Salinas City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Salinas City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,111 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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