Boronda Elementary

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Boronda Elementary ranks 3815 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boronda Elementary is a public elementary school located in Salinas, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school faces several challenges, including consistently low student performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Boronda Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Salinas City Elementary School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Boronda Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th and 6th grade ELA and 5th grade Mathematics. The school's performance in Science and Spanish Language Arts has also been below the district and state levels. Additionally, Boronda Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 0.4% in 2020-2021 to 12.1% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Boronda Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the Salinas City Elementary District, such as Roosevelt Elementary, El Gabilan Elementary, and University Park Elementary, across various academic metrics. However, Boronda Elementary outperforms the nearby Oasis Charter Public School, which is located outside the district, in most academic areas. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by Boronda Elementary and improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907-1823

(831) 784-2231

District: Salinas City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3815^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,743

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.4%

White:

7.4%

American Indian:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boronda Elementary ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Boronda Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Salinas City Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), White (7.4%), American Indian (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boronda Elementary is 20.9, which is the 2^nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boronda Elementary is $8,743, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boronda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boronda Elementary 3815^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Boronda Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Salinas City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salinas City Elementary 1305^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boronda Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	20.04	4849^th	5883	17.6%
2023	25.80	4290^th	5874	27.0%
2024	31.36	3815^th	5862	34.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	36.47	2089^th	3311	36.9%
2023	47.14	1341^st	3250	58.7%
2024	57.38	822^nd	3160	74.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	24.30	4304^th	5264	18.2%
2023	28.79	3999^th	5374	25.6%
2024	26.94	4237^th	5511	23.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.05	69^th	336	79.5%
2024	70.63	66^th	364	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	21.88	4517^th	5635	19.8%
2023	26.51	4092^nd	5617	27.1%
2024	26.19	4131^st	5605	26.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	21.17	4597^th	5663	18.8%
2023	28.07	3957^th	5650	30.0%
2024	37.01	3274^th	5636	41.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boronda Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	23.01	4280^th	5084	15.8%
2023	35.50	3278^th	5098	35.7%
2024	38.95	3045^th	5102	40.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boronda Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	7	0	2	65	0	1	75
2017	10	1	3	89	0	2	105
2018	13	1	2	124	0	2	142
2019	19	1	3	169	1	2	195
2020	22	1	4	202	0	4	233
2021	24	1	4	226	0	1	256
2022	31	2	5	218	13	3	272
2023	24	2	5	225	8	3	267
2024	20	2	2	235	8	5	272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boronda Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	75	3.0	25.0	48
2017	105	5.0	21.0	45.7
2018	142	7.0	20.2	54.2
2019	195	9.0	21.6	59
2020	233	n/a	n/a	61.8
2021	256	11.0	23.2	55.1
2022	272	14.0	19.4	50
2023	267	13.0	20.5	44.6
2024	272	13.0	20.9	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boronda Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	75	3.0	25.0	48
2017	105	5.0	21.0	45.7
2018	142	7.0	20.2	54.2
2019	195	9.0	21.6	59
2020	233	n/a	n/a	61.8
2021	256	11.0	23.2	55.1
2022	272	14.0	19.4	50
2023	267	13.0	20.5	44.6
2024	272	13.0	20.9	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	MMR
2017	90.0%	0.0%	3.0%	3.0%	93.0%	97.0%	93.0%	92.0%	93.0%
2018	≥98.0%	≤2.0%	≤2.0%	≤2.0%	≥98.0%	≥98.0%	≥98.0%	≥98.0%	≥98.0%
2019	≥95.0%		≤5.0%	≤5.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%	≥95.0%
2021	95.2%		0.0%	0.0%	96.8%		96.8%	96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boronda Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$8,743

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boronda Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Boronda Elementary)	21.1	23.8	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salinas City Elementary)	28.6	20	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boronda Elementary)	34.2	42.9	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salinas City Elementary)	32.9	26.8	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Boronda Elementary)	7.9	4.8	3.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Salinas City Elementary)	15.3	9.7	5.6%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)	13.8	8.7	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	195	267	36.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	8	700%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	169	225	33.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	24	26.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	44.6%	14.4%

Schools Near Boronda Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)					CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Boronda Elementary	Public	K-6	1114 Fontes Ln.	Salinas	93907	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 784-2231	272	13	20.9	47.4%	20 (7.4%)	2 (0.7%)	235 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	31.4	3815^th of 5862 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.8	4290^th of 5874 public elementary schools	27.0%	475	18.0	12.2	2.9	9.1	10.9	0.0	0.0	35.9	31.7	23.5	39.4	32.7	44.7	36.6	17.7	21.2	30.8							$8,743
Boronda Meadows	Public	K-6	915 Larkin St.	Salinas	93907	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 784-5400	600	26	23.0	79.2%	9 (1.5%)	7 (1.2%)	568 (94.7%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	18.9	4938^th of 5862 public elementary schools	15.8%		17.7	5092^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	13.3%	154	2.5	5.0	12.2	13.6	7.7	15.3	15.3	16.1	9.7	32.7	29.0	21.8	24.1	11.8	20.4	22.4	19.5	96.6			96.6		96.6	$6,378
Oasis Charter Public	Public, Charter	K-6	1135 Westridge Pkwy.	Salinas	93907	Monterey County	Oasis Charter Public District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 424-9003	159	11	14.7	57.9%	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	138 (86.8%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.4%)	11.4	5585^th of 5862 public elementary schools	4.7%		26.5	4232^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	28.0%	1353						0.0	0.0	0.0	12.5	14.3	30.4	13.5	3.5	6.3	4.8	26.1	10.1
Laurel Wood Elementary	Public	K-6	645 Larkin St.	Salinas	93907	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 753-5620	405	19	21.3	62.0%	32 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	334 (82.5%)	22 (5.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	24.5	4410^th of 5862 public elementary schools	24.8%		39.8	3145^th of 5874 public elementary schools	46.5%	1265						11.9	11.9	6.2	27.9	32.2	40.7	25.9	15.4	24.6	22.0	33.3	23.4							$6,652
Salinas City Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-6	1210 Tyler St.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(831) 753-5677	111	6	18.5	75.7%	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (91.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	29.9	3930^th of 5862 public elementary schools	33.0%		29.9	3901^st of 5874 public elementary schools	33.6%	29						14.3	14.3	33.3	30.8	14.3	32.1	28.1	52.4	19.2	14.3	32.1	29.2
Henry F. Kammann Elementary	Public	K-6	521 Rochex St.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 753-5665	713	30	23.7	77.1%	20 (2.8%)	5 (0.7%)	657 (92.1%)	17 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	19.7	4890^th of 5862 public elementary schools	16.6%		17.7	5089^th of 5874 public elementary schools	13.4%	199						21.7	21.7	19.4	10.2	29.9	29.2	22.5	27.4	4.5	19.6	19.4	17.9	98.5			98.5		98.5	$5,609
Graves Elementary	Public	K-8	15 McFadden Rd.	Salinas	93908	Monterey County	Graves Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 422-6392	35	2	17.5	60.0%	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)												45.5					36.4
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-6	120 Capitol St.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 753-5645	556	26	21.3	85.4%	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	524 (94.2%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	23.6	4511^th of 5862 public elementary schools	23.0%		19.8	4874^th of 5874 public elementary schools	17.0%	363	4.2	4.2			4.2	18.6	18.6	11.6	19.0	30.9	44.8	25.3	11.5	19.0	21.4	32.4	20.5	96.0	97.3	96.0	97.3	97.3	97.3	$5,872
El Gabilan Elementary	Public	K-6	1256 Linwood Dr.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 753-5660	536	26	20.6	81.2%	20 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	484 (90.3%)	9 (1.7%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.4%)	16.8	5140^th of 5862 public elementary schools	12.3%		16	5237^th of 5874 public elementary schools	10.8%	97						12.7	12.7	18.1	11.8	27.9	21.6	20.6	22.9	12.0	16.5	21.1	18.8	92.9	96.4	96.4	95.5	96.4	98.2	$5,034
University Park Elementary	Public	K-6	833 West Acacia St.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Salinas City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 753-5655	482	23	20.9	69.7%	21 (4.4%)	13 (2.7%)	420 (87.1%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.7%)	26.1	4273^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	27.1%		30.5	3844^th of 5874 public elementary schools	34.6%	429						15.0	15.0	32.9	25.0	28.3	37.7	30.9	38.4	18.3	13.3	20.8	23.6	97.0	97.0	98.0	98.0	97.0	98.0	$7,019

Frequently Asked Questions about Boronda Elementary

How many students attend Boronda Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Boronda Elementary.

Is Boronda Elementary a good school?

Boronda Elementary ranks 3815^th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boronda Elementary?

Students at Boronda Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Boronda Elementary in?

Salinas City Elementary

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