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San Ardo Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in San Ardo 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 School in San Ardo Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
76 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Ardo Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1669 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
#1654 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1992–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $51,316 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,079 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$51,316
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$34,079
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best San Ardo Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Ardo Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62428 Center St.
San Ardo, CA 93450
(831) 627-2520
San Ardo, CA 93450
(831) 627-2520
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Ardo Union Elementary School District?
San Ardo Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of San Ardo Union Elementary School District?
San Ardo Union Elementary School District is ranked #1669 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Ardo Union Elementary School District?
93% of San Ardo Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Ardo Union Elementary School District?
San Ardo Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Ardo Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,079 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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