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2 schools in Spreckels Union Elementary

California · 850 students · 2 cities

Across 2 public schools, Spreckels Union Elementary (California) serves approximately 850 K-12 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Spreckels Union Elementary

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
850
-105 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Spreckels Union Elementary ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
850#545 of 587#7,550 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#582 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
21.1:1#239 of 587#8,558 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
18.6%#531 of 587#7,516 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Spreckels Union Elementary

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 987 to 850 students (down 14%) and from 43 to 40 full-time teachers (down 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Spreckels ElementarySpreckelsElementaryKG-05529
Buena Vista MiddleSalinasMiddle06-08321

About Spreckels Union Elementary

Spreckels Union Elementary operates 2 public schools across California, collectively educateing roughly 850 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Spreckels Union Elementary consists of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Spreckels Union Elementary runs about 425 students per school, 26% below the state mean of roughly 578.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 850 students, fell 11% from the 955 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Spreckels Union Elementary discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Spreckels Union Elementary?
Spreckels Union Elementary operates 2 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 850 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Spreckels Union Elementary?
Spreckels Union Elementary includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Spreckels Union Elementary?
Spreckels Elementary is the largest public school in Spreckels Union Elementary by enrollment, with approximately 529 students.
What grade levels does Spreckels Union Elementary serve?
Spreckels Union Elementary serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 2 schools.
What cities does Spreckels Union Elementary serve?
Spreckels Union Elementary operates schools in Spreckels, Salinas across California.