PRUNEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prunedale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Monterey County Unified school district, located in Salinas, CA with about 694 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Prunedale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prunedale Elementary School, located in Salinas, California, is a public school serving students in the North Monterey County Unified School District. Nestled in the rural community of Prunedale, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by promoting both academic achievement and social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity, Prunedale Elementary offers various programs designed to support diverse learners and encourage extracurricular participation. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to empower its young students to become active, responsible, and engaged members of their community.

For more information, contact Prunedale Elementary at (831) 663-3963 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17719 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907-1508
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PRUNEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salinas, CA with about 694 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
694
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 694 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRUNEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.0%
White
16.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.