Enrollment at Santa Rita Union Elementary School District decreased by 1.4% compared to previous school year

Enrollment at Santa Rita Union Elementary School District decreased by 1.4% compared to previous school year
California Department of Education — California Department of Education
0Comments

Santa Rita Union Elementary School District’s schools enrolled 3,186 students in the 2023-24 school year, 1.4% less than the previous year, according to the California Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50.6% of them were girls, and 49.3% were boys.

Santa Rita Union Elementary School District covers six schools within Monterey County with its main office in Salinas.

Among the six schools in Santa Rita Union Elementary School District, John Gutierrez Middle School recorded the highest enrollment of 605 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Although chronic absenteeism in California decreased in 2023, it remains double the pre-pandemic rate. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, chronic absenteeism in the state public schools reached 25% in 2023, up from 12% in 2019.

Enrollment in Santa Rita Union Elementary School District Over 5 Years

School Enrollment Breakdown for Santa Rita Union Elementary School District in 2023-24 School Year
School Total Enrollment
John Gutierrez Middle School 605
Santa Rita Elementary School 587
Gavilan View Middle School 568
La Joya Elementary School 519
New Republic Elementary School 497
McKinnon 410


Related

Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives from California

Rep. Jimmy Panetta raises concerns about public health leadership and rising gun violence

Congressman Jimmy Panetta addressed public health risks attributed to RFK Jr., recent court decisions curbing presidential authority on immigration policy, and persistent gun violence statistics across America through three posts dated September 4th.

Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives from California

Jimmy Panetta addresses constituent aid, calls for transparency on Epstein files

Rep. Jimmy Panetta used his official X account on September 3, 2025 to highlight efforts aiding constituents with disability benefits, advocate for unsealing Epstein-related files for transparency, and comment on a federal ruling against…

Jimmy Panetta U.S. House of Representatives from California

Jimmy Panetta addresses Medicare risks and local leadership changes in recent posts

U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta posted on September 3 about honoring Dr. Deneen Guss’s educational leadership in Monterey County, supporting legislation to protect Medicare reimbursements for seniors, and voicing concerns over proposed changes…

Trending

The Weekly Newsletter

Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Monterey Times.