Salida Elementary School

About Salida Elementary School

Salida Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Salida, California. It is part of the Salida Union School District and serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a strong emphasis on providing a quality education for all of its students. Salida Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a comprehensive core curriculum, special education programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong focus on student safety and provides a safe and secure learning environment. Salida Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education and fostering a positive learning environment for all of its students.

Address:	4519 Finney Rd. Salida, CA 95368
Phone:	(209) 545-9394
Site:	salida.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	292 students

Overview Salida Elementary School

Salida Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Salida Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Salida Elementary School

Salida Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Salida Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.