Greenfield Union Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Greenfield Union Elementary

Greenfield Union Elementary is a small to mid-sized district in Monterey County serving kindergarten through eighth grade across five schools. The enrollment is stable and demographically concentrated: nearly all students identify as Hispanic. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates or English learner enrollment figures, though the community context suggests economic pressures are present. Median home values in the district's service areas run somewhat below the state benchmark, and the estimated monthly mortgage cost represents a substantial share of regional household income.

Academic performance across the district is notably weak. In mathematics, proficiency rates range from very low in the middle grades to slightly higher in third grade. In English language arts, performance hovers in the low to mid range at most grade levels, with a somewhat brighter spot in sixth grade. Science proficiency, tested in grades five and eight, is particularly low. The district's overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile among Monterey County's districts. A parent or guardian should understand that students at Greenfield are working significantly below California's proficiency benchmarks in core academics, and this pattern is consistent across tested grades and subjects.

One area where the district stands out positively is chronic absenteeism, which is substantially better than the county median. This suggests the district may have effective attendance supports or a school culture that encourages regular participation.

The district's per-pupil spending is near the upper half of the county range, so resource allocation is not sparse by regional comparison, though how those resources translate to classroom instruction would merit further investigation with the schools directly.

The district comprises five schools: Mary Chapa Academy, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Oak Avenue Elementary, Arroyo Seco Academy, and Vista Verde Middle. No recent district strategic priorities or major operational changes were identified in available sources, so a parent should ask the district directly about any improvement initiatives, curriculum shifts, or supports being deployed to address the academic gaps evident in the test data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,332

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 98%

Black 0%

White 1%

Asian 0%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

23%

—

Gr 3

24%

43%

Gr 4

22%

38%

Gr 5

22%

42%

Gr 6

32%

44%

Gr 7

18%

27%

Gr 8

20%

17%

Math

Gr ALL

17%

—

Gr 3

29%

48%

Gr 4

18%

26%

Gr 5

16%

23%

Gr 6

22%

33%

Gr 7

20%

Gr 8

10%

13%

Science

Gr 5

13%

25%

Gr 8

Gr HS

11%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mary Chapa Academy

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Vista Verde Middle

Oak Avenue Elementary

Arroyo Seco Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

31%

Grade 3

19%

Grade 4

17%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

10%

Grade 7

11%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

25%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

19%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$600,865

Year-over-year change-1.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$524K to $1.5M

vs. state typical0.77x

vs. national typical1.63x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93927	Greenfield	$553K	-2.0%	81.5%
93930	King City	$524K	+0.3%	11.8%
93924	Carmel Valley	$1.5M	-2.4%	5.5%
93960	Soledad	$635K	+1.3%	1.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,032/mo

Home price / national median income7.2x

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.