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Cienega Elementary
Elementary School · Cienega Union Elementary
11936 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Cienega Elementary
Cienega Elementary is a public elementary school in Hollister, CA, part of the Cienega Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 19 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Students demonstrate 39% proficiency in math, 4 points above the state average and 46% in reading/language arts, 1 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $108,156, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 19 students, Cienega Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Cienega Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Address
- 11936 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
- Phone
- (831) 637-3821
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 30% (2019) to 38.46% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 49.5% (2019) to 38.46% (2024).
Location
11936 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cienega Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunnyslope Elementary (rated 5.2/10, 7.7 miles away). Another option is Hollister Prep (rated 3.8/10, 8.6 miles away). Additionally, Southside Elementary (rated 3.7/10, 4.9 miles away). For more schools in Hollister, see our Hollister schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary Hollister | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Tres Pinos Elementary Tres Pinos | 5.1 mi | 2.0 |
| Willow Grove Elementary Paicines | 4.5 mi | — |
| Spring Academy Hollister | 6.7 mi | — |
| Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister | 6.9 mi | 3.1 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hollister | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| HOLLISTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hollister | 7.1 mi | — |
| Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister | 7.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Rancho Santana Hollister | 7.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister | 7.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Rancho San Justo Hollister | 8.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Hollister High Hollister | 8.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Little Tree Community- A Wildflower Montessori Sch Hollister | 8.0 mi | — |
| Maze Middle Hollister | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Hollister Dual Language Academy Hollister | 8.7 mi | 3.5 |
| R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Hollister Prep Hollister | 8.6 mi | 3.8 |
| San Andreas Continuation High Hollister | 8.8 mi | 5.3 |
| San Benito County Opportunity Hollister | 8.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Pinnacles Community Hollister | 8.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,156
Median Home Value
$740,500
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Population
58,374
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Avg Commute
36.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
35.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Cienega Elementary has a median household income of $108,156. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $740,500, with a median rent of $1,908/month. The local poverty rate of 8.2% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cienega Elementary
What grades does Cienega Elementary serve?
Cienega Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cienega Elementary?
Cienega Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cienega Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cienega Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Cienega Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Cienega Elementary has 39.3% math proficiency and 45.8% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Cienega Elementary a charter school?
No, Cienega Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cienega Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cienega Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cienega Elementary?
47.4% of students at Cienega 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,175/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Hollister). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Benito County
- Phone
- (831) 637-3821
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Cienega Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 19
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,571
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