School overview
At a glance
Reported students
620
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 5,929 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
560
Los Padres Elementary: 620 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
23.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Los Padres Elementary
Los Padres Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Salinas. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Salinas City Elementary. NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,929 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (1.5%). English learners represent 72% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Los Padres Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 72%
- Students with disabilities
- 5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 14.29
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic97.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Salinas City Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Boronda Meadows
Elementary · Grades KG–06
620 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
646 reported students
Mission Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
657 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
560 reported students
El Gabilan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
548 reported students
Monterey Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
541 reported students