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Prunedale Elementary

North Monterey County Unified · Monterey County · 17719 Pesante Road, Salinas, CA 93907-1508

(831) 663-3963

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3/10
#4459
Rank 4459 out of 5,722
Top 78%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4852 · 15th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4209 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #3828 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Prunedale Elementary sits in the rural-suburban fringe north of Salinas, where Monterey County's agricultural roots are still very much part of everyday life. The school serves a tight-knit community of working families, and while test scores currently rank in the lower tiers statewide, the school reflects the broader challenges and resilience of the North Monterey County Unified District. Families drawn to a smaller, community-rooted school in a quieter corner of the county — away from the bustle of downtown Salinas — will find a campus that's genuinely connected to the people it serves.

Student Demographics

329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
297 (90%)
White
28 (9%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners218 (66%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged282 (86%)
Students with Disabilities46 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

644
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
23:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
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 Programs1/10 · #5566 · 8th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found