Lagunita Elementary School

975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lagunita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 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 76 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Lagunita Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lagunita Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1142 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lagunita Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lagunita Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lagunita Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lagunita Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Lagunita Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lagunita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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 #1142 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lagunita Elementary School often compared to?
Lagunita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Valley Elementary School, Prunedale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
76 students attend Lagunita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lagunita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 12% 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 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lagunita Elementary School offer ?
Lagunita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lagunita Elementary School part of?
Lagunita Elementary School is part of Lagunita Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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