Very Good
#1797 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Boronda Elementary
Elementary School · Salinas City Elementary · Salinas, CA
A Salinas City Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1114 Fontes Ln., Salinas, CA 93907
- Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boronda Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boronda Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,268
Median home value
$676,700
Median rent
$2,122/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boronda MeadowsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Oasis Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Laurel Wood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Henry F. Kammann ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 713 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salinas City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $20,429NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boronda Elementary is listed in Salinas City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boronda Elementary
Boronda Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Salinas City Elementary, serving approximately 272 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boronda Elementary
What grades does Boronda Elementary serve?
Boronda Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Boronda Elementary?
Boronda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boronda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boronda Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boronda Elementary rank in CA?
Boronda Elementary ranks #1,797 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Boronda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Boronda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boronda Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boronda Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Boronda Elementary a charter school?
No, Boronda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boronda Elementary a Title I school?
No, Boronda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boronda Elementary?
47.4% of students at Boronda Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (831) 784-2231
- Area population (ZIP 93907)
- 24,922
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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