Lagunita Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lagunita Elementary

Lagunita Elementary is a small K-6 district in the Salinas area of Monterey County, serving about sixty students across all grades from kindergarten through sixth. Its enrollment includes roughly equal shares of white and Hispanic students, with a small population of students identifying as two or more races. The district does not report rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, nor does it provide counts of students with IEPs or English learner designation; these data gaps are common for very small districts.

On state testing, Lagunita's results are mixed. In the most recent year reported, the district's overall proficiency across math and English language arts sat slightly above the midpoint among Monterey County's districts. Grade-level data for third grade shows roughly three-fifths of students met math proficiency standards, while fewer met the bar in English language arts. Results for grades four, five, and six in both subjects have been suppressed, likely due to small cohort sizes; this is typical when grade-level groups fall below a certain threshold. Science results for grade five are also suppressed. A social studies result from over a decade ago showed stronger performance, but that data point carries limited weight for understanding current classroom practice.

The district's proficiency index positions it in the top quartile among county districts, a reflection of the third-grade results combined with the suppressed upper-grade data that does not pull the average down. The district also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, meaning attendance rates are strong. Per-pupil spending sits in the lower range for Monterey County, a reflection of the district's small scale.

Housing in the Salinas zip codes where Lagunita serves runs in the mid-range for the state and roughly three times the national median. Rents are moderate and more affordable than purchasing, though rental costs still consume a meaningful share of household income. The local economic context shows employment stable at moderate levels, with household income near the state average.

Limited current information is available about the district's recent strategic direction, programs, or major changes. A parent considering Lagunita should look directly to the district and school for details on curriculum, instruction approaches, and any initiatives underway, as well as to understand how the district supports the upper elementary grades given the data suppression there. The school's small size shapes the peer environment and the range of activities available; families should consider whether that setting suits their child.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

KG–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 43%

White 52%

Two+ 5%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

—

Gr 3

—

42%

Math

Gr ALL

—

Gr 3

—

58%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lagunita Elementary

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

58%

Grade 3

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

42%

Grade 3

Social Studies

1 grade reported

82%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$978,613

Year-over-year change-0.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$713K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.26x

vs. national typical2.66x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93907	Salinas	$833K	-0.8%	55.6%
93908	Salinas	$1.2M	+0.6%	42.5%
93906	Salinas	$713K	-0.8%	1.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,596/mo

Year-over-year change+4.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,531 to $2,598/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
93907	Salinas	$2,598	—	55.6%
93906	Salinas	$2,531	+4.2%	1.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,938/mo

Home price / national median income11.7x

Annual rent / national median income37.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,342/mo

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.