Lagunita Elementary

Lagunita Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of the Lagunita Elementary. The school serves approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math, 22 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 18 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $103,268, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 61 students, Lagunita 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, Lagunita 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.