Very Good
#3477 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Graves Elementary
Elementary School · Graves Elementary · Salinas, CA
An elementary school in Salinas, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
15 McFadden Rd., Salinas, CA 93908
- Math 36% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graves Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graves 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$164,554
Median home value
$1,071,000
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boronda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Boronda MeadowsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Oasis Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Laurel Wood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 405 | 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.
Graves Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Graves Elementary is listed in Graves Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graves Elementary
Graves Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Graves Elementary, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,477 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graves Elementary
What grades does Graves Elementary serve?
Graves Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Graves Elementary?
Graves Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graves Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graves Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graves Elementary rank in CA?
Graves Elementary ranks #3,477 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Graves Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Graves Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Graves Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graves Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Graves Elementary a charter school?
No, Graves Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graves Elementary a Title I school?
No, Graves Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graves Elementary?
60.0% of students at Graves 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (831) 422-6392
- Area population (ZIP 93908)
- 12,517
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 93908; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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