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La Joya Elementary

Santa Rita Union Elementary · Monterey County · 55 Rogge Road, Salinas, CA 93906-1301

(831) 443-7216 · www.santaritaschools.org

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3/10
#4418
Rank 4418 out of 5,722
Top 77%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4369 · 24th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4180 · 27th percentile
Science2/10 · #4701 · 16th percentile

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School Overview

La Joya Elementary sits in Salinas, a city deeply rooted in agricultural heritage and a tight-knit Latino community in the heart of the Salinas Valley. The school serves families in a working-class neighborhood where community connection matters, and parents looking for a school with room to grow alongside their children may find it a comfortable fit. Salinas itself offers a rich cultural identity, proximity to Monterey Bay, and an affordable cost of living compared to much of coastal California — making it an underrated place to plant roots.

Student Demographics

233 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
218 (94%)
White
11 (5%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners134 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged208 (89%)
Students with Disabilities37 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

498
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5156 · 15th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found