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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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,206 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
8,206 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salinas City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1509 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1475 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
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
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,311 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,260 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,311
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,260
$18,396
Best Salinas City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5625
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Wood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 753-5620
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mission Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5635
Gr: K-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 West Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Salinas City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Tyler St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5677
Gr: K-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Los Padres Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 John St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5630
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #77.
Boronda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-2231
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Monterey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Boronda Meadows
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Larkin St.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 784-5400
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5645
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
El Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660
Gr: K-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 South Wood St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5650
Gr: K-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1414.
Natividad Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Sausal Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5670
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,206 students.
What is the rank of Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District is ranked #1509 out of 1,910 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: 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 Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salinas City Elementary School District?
Salinas City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to 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 $15,260 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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