Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Lucia 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Lucia Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire King City school district, covering approximately 234.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Lucia Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#8129 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Lucia Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Lucia Elementary School is ranked #8129 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Lucia Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Lucia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King City Arts Magnet, Del Rey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Lucia Elementary School?
637 students attend Santa Lucia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Santa Lucia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Lucia Elementary School?
Santa Lucia Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Lucia Elementary School offer ?
Santa Lucia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Lucia Elementary School part of?
Santa Lucia Elementary School is part of King City Union School District.
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