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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Romero Elementary

Gustine Unified · Merced County · 13500 West Luis Road, Santa Nella, CA 95322-9645

(209) 854-6177 · www.gustineusd.org

4/10
#3901
Rank 3901 out of 5,722
Top 68%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4254 · 26th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3319 · 42nd percentile
Science3/10 · #4235 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Romero Elementary serves the small, tight-knit community of Santa Nella, a rural crossroads town in Merced County along the I-5 corridor — the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbors and school life is central to the community fabric. Math tends to be a relative strength here, though families looking for a school with strong academic performance across the board may want to weigh their options carefully. For families rooted in this agricultural stretch of the Central Valley who value a small-school environment and community connection, Romero can offer that close-knit experience that's hard to find in larger districts.

Student Demographics

97 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
84 (87%)
White
7 (7%)
Multiple Races
5 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (57%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged83 (86%)
Students with Disabilities21 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

225
Enrollment
13.1
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
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 · #5572 · 8th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found