University Park Elementary School serves 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
496 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of University Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.
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