University Park Elementary
Salinas, CA · Salinas City Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, midsize
5,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▲ Improving
833 West Acacia St., Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5655NCES ID 063393005331Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks University Park Elementary 5,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2015 to 11th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 254 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 482 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.3% | 87.1% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| White | 16.3% | 4.4% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 2.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $774K in zip 93901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is University Park Elementary in?
University Park Elementary is part of the Salinas City Elementary district in Salinas, California.
Is University Park Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Park Elementary 5,044th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Park Elementary?
Hispanic 87%, White 4%, Black 3%, Two or more races 3% (482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Park Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93901 is $774K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.