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Guadalupe Union Elementary School District

4465 Ninth St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434-0788
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,306 students in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,306 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Guadalupe Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1707 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
26%
47%
15%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
97%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,423 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,355
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,423
$18,396

Best Guadalupe Union Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4710 West Main St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-1951
Grades: 4-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Buren Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Grades: K-4
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe Preschool
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,306 students.
What is the rank of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District is ranked #1707 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
97% of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District?
Guadalupe Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Guadalupe Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,423 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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