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2235 Elkhorn Road, Castroville, CA 95012-9796
Summary
Elkhorn Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,718/4,657 (20th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,648/4,657 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 550 |
| Low-Income Students | 459 (83.5%) |
| English Learners | 306 (55.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. Math rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math +5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.3% to 33.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,718 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.5% to 32.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,648 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Elkhorn Elementary compare within the district?
Elkhorn Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in North Monterey County Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Elkhorn Elementary rank in California?
Elkhorn Elementary ranks No. 3,718 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,648 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Elkhorn Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.3% meet the reading standard and 22.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Elkhorn Elementary compare with other schools in Castroville?
Elkhorn Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Castroville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CastrovilleHow does Elkhorn Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Elkhorn Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn ElementaryThis school | 23.6% | 29.1% |
| Castroville Elementary | 30.8% | 36.8% |
| Echo Valley Elementary | 19.0% | 18.4% |
