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#4444 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 47% in state

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary

Elementary School · Alisal Union · Salinas, CA

An Alisal Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

901 North Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905

  • Math 12% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$17,675
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
8%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
17%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jesse G. Sanchez 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$75,716

Median home value

$570,000

Median rent

$1,799/mo

College educated

6.6%

Homeownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3K–60.1 mi601Compare →
Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.6 mi711Compare →
Alisal CommunityEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.8 mi582Compare →
Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–60.8 mi655Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alisal Union

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$17,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is listed in Alisal Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Alisal Union, serving approximately 674 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,444 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary

What grades does Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary serve?

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary rank in CA?

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary ranks #4,444 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary a charter school?

No, Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?

98.8% of students at Jesse G. Sanchez 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
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 93905)
64,596
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
28.5
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 93905; 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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