San Antonio Union Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on San Antonio Union Elementary

San Antonio Union Elementary is a small district serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Monterey County's southern rural area, encompassing the communities of Bradley, King City, Lockwood, and Big Sur. It operates one school with total enrollment in the mid-100s, distributed fairly evenly across its nine grades. The student body is about half Hispanic, two-fifths white, and a small share multiracial or from other backgrounds. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch counts or English learner enrollment figures, so family economic circumstances and language needs are not visible in the available data.

Academic performance is notably low across tested grades. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from very low in the elementary grades (around 15 percent in grade three, 25 percent in grade five) to somewhat higher but still below state norms in the middle grades (around 36 percent in grade seven). Math shows a similar pattern: deeply low in grades three and five (below 20 percent), rises to the low-to-mid 40s in grades six and seven, then dips back to around one-third proficiency in grade eight. Science proficiency, tested in grades five and eight, sits at under 20 percent in both. These are well below what California districts typically achieve and suggest students are not meeting grade-level standards in either core subject. The district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Monterey County's districts, but that positioning reflects the county's own range rather than strong performance in absolute terms. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about the specific academic supports and interventions in place for students struggling to reach proficiency.

Chronic absenteeism stands at a level slightly above the county median, suggesting some students miss school more often than peers in neighboring districts. The district's per-pupil current spending falls in the lower-middle range countywide, which may reflect limited resources for support services or staffing, though specific information about the district's budget priorities, staffing levels, or intervention programs was not available.

The housing market in the district's area is moderately priced for Monterey County, with weighted home values somewhat below the state benchmark. Mortgages remain expensive even in this lower-priced segment given current interest rates. The area's unemployment rate remains steady and modest, and median household income is reasonable, suggesting many families have stable work, though economic hardship data by district is not reported.

The district has experienced no significant changes in the past several years that are tracked by public record. No recent bond measures, parcel taxes, or major curriculum shifts were found. This stability may be positive for families seeking consistency, or it may reflect a district with limited resources for new initiatives. Either way, what you see is what the district has sustained.

This is a small, rural district where students are substantially below grade level in core academics. For families in these communities, understanding exactly what interventions and supports the school provides to address these gaps, and whether additional tutoring or evaluation for learning disabilities might be warranted, are essential questions to ask directly with the school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

144

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 47%

Black 2%

White 39%

Asian 1%

Two+ 10%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

31%

—

Gr 3

—

Gr 6

—

27%

Gr 8

40%

—

Math

Gr ALL

28%

—

Gr 3

17%

—

Gr 6

—

55%

Gr 8

33%

—

Science

Gr 8

13%

—

Gr HS

17%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

San Antonio Elementary

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

5 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

19%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

15%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

68%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$690,116

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$524K to $1.8M

vs. state typical0.89x

vs. national typical1.87x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93426	Bradley	$653K	+1.3%	49.2%
93932	Lockwood	$827K	+2.2%	18.9%
93930	King City	$524K	+0.3%	11.8%
93920	Big Sur	$1.8M	-2.5%	1.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,482/mo

Home price / national median income8.2x

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.