Lagunita Elementary School

975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lagunita Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lagunita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Lagunita Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lagunita Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lagunita Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#614 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
70-79%
34%
70-79%
47%
40-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lagunita Elementary School's ranking?
Lagunita Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lagunita Elementary School often compared to?
Lagunita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prunedale Elementary School, Echo Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lagunita Elementary School?
62 students attend Lagunita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lagunita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lagunita Elementary School?
Lagunita Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lagunita Elementary School offer ?
Lagunita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lagunita Elementary School part of?
Lagunita Elementary School is part of Lagunita Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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