Prunedale Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salinas, California 93907 · North Monterey County Unified
#3796 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#41663 of 50,301 nationally
About Prunedale Elementary
Prunedale Elementary is a public elementary located in Salinas, in the North Monterey County Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 644 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3796th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (34th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 644.
There are 53 schools in Salinas; Prunedale Elementary ranks 16th of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prunedale Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Prunedale Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elkhorn Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students · 5.1 km away
Santa Rita Pre-K
Salinas · Public other
· 5.2 km away
Gavilan View Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students · 5.3 km away
Echo Valley Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students · 5.3 km away
Lagunita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
62 students · 5.5 km away
La Joya Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 5.8 km away
John Gutierrez Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students · 5.8 km away
North Monterey County High
Castroville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students · 6.1 km away
Santa Rita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 6.1 km away
Rancho San Juan High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,600 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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644 students
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644 students
Virginia Avenue Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Hancock Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Del Rey Elementary
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prunedale Elementary a good school?
Prunedale Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3796 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prunedale Elementary rank in California?
Prunedale Elementary ranks #3796 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #41663 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prunedale Elementary?
Prunedale Elementary had 644 students in 2025.
Is Prunedale Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Prunedale Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prunedale Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prunedale Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.