Amesti Elementary School

25 Amesti Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amesti Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amesti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Amesti Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Amesti Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesti Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9412 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
33%
5%
47%
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amesti Elementary School's ranking?
Amesti Elementary School is ranked #9412 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amesti Elementary School often compared to?
Amesti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alianza Charter, Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amesti Elementary School?
424 students attend Amesti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Amesti Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amesti Elementary School?
Amesti Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amesti Elementary School offer ?
Amesti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amesti Elementary School part of?
Amesti Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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