Prunedale Elementary

Summary:

Prunedale Elementary is a public elementary school serving 640 students in grades K-6 in Salinas, California, which is part of the North Monterey County Unified School District. The school faces significant challenges, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and performance that lags behind both state and local averages.

Prunedale Elementary has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2018-2019 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the 13.4% to 34.6% range at nearby schools like Castroville Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than state and district averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 26.24% proficient in math, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively.

Prunedale Elementary's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.38% to 83.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 15.79% to 88.87% range at nearby schools. These factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance and declining ranking over time.


Detail:

Public K-6

 17719 Pesante Rd.
       Salinas, CA  93907-1508


(831) 663-3963

District: North Monterey County Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4407th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,464 Help


Students who attend Prunedale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Monterey County Middle
High:    North Monterey County High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.1 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.7%
White:
7.6%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prunedale Elementary ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the North Monterey County Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Prunedale Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Monterey County Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), White (7.6%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Monterey County Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prunedale Elementary is 25.1. 2 elementary schools in the North Monterey County Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prunedale Elementary is $7,464, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the North Monterey County Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prunedale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prunedale Elementary 4407th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Prunedale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Monterey County Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks North Monterey County Unified 1331st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prunedale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.28 3465th 4809 27.9%
2005 30.44 3249th 4822 32.6%
2006 30.75 3255th 4818 32.4%
2007 35.87 3174th 5113 37.9%
2008 22.76 4139th 5113 19.0%
2009 22.25 4264th 5193 17.9%
2010 24.53 4254th 5314 19.9%
2011 31.64 3868th 5377 28.1%
2012 36.54 3493rd 5390 35.2%
2013 30.71 3989th 5530 27.9%
2015 28.24 3848th 5611 31.4%
2016 33.33 3519th 5614 37.3%
2017 26.54 4119th 5692 27.6%
2018 29.10 3903rd 5662 31.1%
2019 34.78 3550th 5789 38.7%
2022 19.97 4860th 5883 17.4%
2023 20.75 4787th 5874 18.5%
2024 24.52 4407th 5862 24.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.40 1793rd 3246 44.8%
2019 31.87 2346th 3275 28.4%
2022 33.34 2334th 3311 29.5%
2023 44.21 1532nd 3250 52.9%
2024 51.39 1106th 3160 65.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.47 1065th 2420 56.0%
2024 19.49 2417th 2634 8.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.68 3647th 5084 28.3%
2019 39.05 3192nd 5173 38.3%
2022 21.55 4529th 5264 14.0%
2023 24.93 4316th 5374 19.7%
2024 28.43 4104th 5511 25.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.63 199th 356 44.1%
2023 36.79 218th 336 35.1%
2024 51.31 160th 364 56.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.85 4182nd 5413 22.7%
2019 36.28 3327th 5492 39.4%
2022 17.94 4893rd 5635 13.2%
2023 22.63 4464th 5617 20.5%
2024 27.97 3972nd 5605 29.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 1006th 2128 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 3377th 5431 37.8%
2019 33.21 3523rd 5510 36.1%
2022 23.36 4391st 5663 22.5%
2023 19.78 4742nd 5650 16.1%
2024 22.01 4531st 5636 19.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 3296th 4830 31.8%
2019 39.42 2995th 4963 39.7%
2022 21.56 4391st 5084 13.6%
2023 25.39 4081st 5098 19.9%
2024 32.32 3548th 5102 30.5%
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Rank History for White students at Prunedale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 1829th 2737 33.2%
2019 57.92 1283rd 2834 54.7%
2022 40.15 1739th 2726 36.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Prunedale Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Prunedale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 8 25 133 4 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 333 8 19 220 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 345 4 23 227 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 282 7 63 232 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 280 12 50 256 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1993 283 13 24 240 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 294 11 19 239 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 283 13 23 300 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 283 13 23 300 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 287 8 24 332 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 289 6 29 318 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 275 8 31 322 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 268 10 30 316 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 244 6 23 294 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2002 180 4 15 336 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 180 4 15 336 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 157 3 12 349 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 179 3 9 374 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 209 5 12 423 3 n/a n/a 0 652
2007 203 6 12 436 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2008 176 6 16 416 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 169 4 18 443 3 0 0 0 637
2010 170 1 17 458 2 2 1 0 651
2011 166 2 12 460 0 2 8 0 650
2012 129 3 14 480 0 1 11 0 638
2013 120 3 14 515 1 2 0 0 655
2014 112 1 12 524 2 1 1 0 653
2015 106 1 10 537 1 3 1 0 659
2016 110 2 8 528 1 3 3 0 655
2017 122 2 6 548 1 3 4 0 686
2018 115 2 4 562 1 6 4 0 694
2019 102 4 2 552 1 6 2 0 669
2020 91 4 3 556 1 7 1 0 663
2021 87 4 2 561 0 5 2 0 661
2022 75 3 3 552 0 3 1 0 637
2023 64 1 3 565 0 3 4 0 640
2024 49 3 2 576 0 5 6 1 642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prunedale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 24.5 27.4 n/a
1989 581 25.5 22.7 n/a
1990 600 24.5 24.4 n/a
1991 586 24.0 24.4 n/a
1992 598 24.4 24.5 44.6
1993 560 24.0 23.3 44.3
1994 564 24.0 23.5 53
1995 619 27.0 22.9 54.8
1996 619 27.0 22.9 54.8
1997 651 31.0 21.0 59
1998 643 36.0 17.9 57.7
1999 637 34.0 18.7 71.7
2000 624 32.0 19.5 70.7
2001 567 34.4 16.5 60.8
2002 535 28.5 18.8 74.8
2003 535 28.5 18.8 74.8
2004 524 26.4 19.8 74.6
2005 566 29.0 19.5 65.5
2006 652 32.0 20.4 69.6
2007 660 30.0 22.0 68.8
2008 619 32.0 19.3 62.8
2009 637 30.0 20.5 72.1
2010 651 28.0 23.2 75.6
2011 650 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 638 22.6 28.2 n/a
2013 655 23.0 28.4 79.8
2014 653 22.9 28.4 77.2
2015 659 25.0 26.3 80.1
2016 655 26.0 25.1 76.8
2017 686 27.0 25.4 78.1
2018 694 28.0 24.7 79
2019 669 28.0 23.8 81.6
2020 663 n/a n/a 76.9
2021 661 25.0 26.4 81.2
2022 637 26.0 24.5 83.2
2023 640 25.5 25.0 74.4
2024 642 25.5 25.1 85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prunedale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 24.5 27.4 n/a
1989 581 25.5 22.7 n/a
1990 600 24.5 24.4 n/a
1991 586 24.0 24.4 n/a
1992 598 24.4 24.5 44.6
1993 560 24.0 23.3 44.3
1994 564 24.0 23.5 53
1995 619 27.0 22.9 54.8
1996 619 27.0 22.9 54.8
1997 651 31.0 21.0 59
1998 643 36.0 17.9 57.7
1999 637 34.0 18.7 71.7
2000 624 32.0 19.5 70.7
2001 567 34.4 16.5 60.8
2002 535 28.5 18.8 74.8
2003 535 28.5 18.8 74.8
2004 524 26.4 19.8 74.6
2005 566 29.0 19.5 65.5
2006 652 32.0 20.4 69.6
2007 660 30.0 22.0 68.8
2008 619 32.0 19.3 62.8
2009 637 30.0 20.5 72.1
2010 651 28.0 23.2 75.6
2011 650 n/a n/a 75.2
2012 638 22.6 28.2 n/a
2013 655 23.0 28.4 79.8
2014 653 22.9 28.4 77.2
2015 659 25.0 26.3 80.1
2016 655 26.0 25.1 76.8
2017 686 27.0 25.4 78.1
2018 694 28.0 24.7 79
2019 669 28.0 23.8 81.6
2020 663 n/a n/a 76.9
2021 661 25.0 26.4 81.2
2022 637 26.0 24.5 83.2
2023 640 25.5 25.0 74.4
2024 642 25.5 25.1 85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Prunedale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201397.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201597.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201695.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202294.9%0.0%0.0%96.9%96.9%96.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prunedale Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,464

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prunedale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3550th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4787th of 5874 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prunedale Elementary)40.231.8
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Monterey County Unified)33.523.5
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prunedale Elementary)40.233
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Monterey County Unified)32.226.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prunedale Elementary)37.919
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Monterey County Unified)33.717.1
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prunedale Elementary)21.99.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Monterey County Unified)23.69.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prunedale Elementary)3221.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Monterey County Unified)31.122.1
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prunedale Elementary)41.314.1
 27.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Monterey County Unified)23.47.8
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Prunedale Elementary)18.712
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Monterey County Unified)13.412.4
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prunedale Elementary)50.533
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Monterey County Unified)37.525.9
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prunedale Elementary)30.316.5
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Monterey County Unified)24.713
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669640
 4.3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic552565
 2.4%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White10264
 37.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.6%74.4%
 7.2%


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Students who attend Prunedale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Monterey County Middle
High : North Monterey County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Prunedale Elementary.

Prunedale Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.8% of California elementary schools.

Students at Prunedale Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 8% White.


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