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Santa Rita Elementary

Santa Rita Union Elementary · Monterey County · 2014 Santa Rita Street, Salinas, CA 93906-1912

(831) 443-7221 · www.santaritaschools.org

1/10
#5617
Rank 5617 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5664 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5451 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #5459 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Santa Rita Elementary serves a tight-knit community in north Salinas, a working-class city better known for its agricultural roots than its school rankings, and the numbers here reflect the very real challenges that come with that territory. Families who choose to stay and invest in this school tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood, and there's a strong sense of community identity that statistics don't always capture. For families considering the area, it's worth knowing that Salinas has affordable housing by California standards, a rich Latino cultural heritage, and proximity to the stunning Monterey Peninsula — though finding strong academic support outside the classroom will likely take some intentional effort.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
253 (100%)

Key Indicators

English Learners204 (81%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged248 (98%)
Students with Disabilities31 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

545
Enrollment
26.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
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 Programs3/10 · #4772 · 21st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found