Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prunedale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prunedale Elementary serves the eastern part of Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prunedale Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Prunedale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prunedale Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7429 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prunedale Elementary School's ranking?
Prunedale Elementary School is ranked #7429 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Prunedale Elementary School often compared to?
Prunedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lagunita Elementary School, Echo Valley Elementary School, Elkhorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prunedale Elementary School?
644 students attend Prunedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prunedale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Prunedale Elementary School?
Prunedale Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prunedale Elementary School offer ?
Prunedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prunedale Elementary School part of?
Prunedale Elementary School is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.
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