Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Trinidad Union ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinidad Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Trinidad Union's student population of 161 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Trinidad Union ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinidad Union is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3301 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinidad Union's ranking?
Trinidad Union is ranked #3301 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Trinidad Union?
161 students attend Trinidad Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Trinidad Union students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trinidad Union?
Trinidad Union has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trinidad Union offer ?
Trinidad Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Trinidad Union part of?
Trinidad Union is part of Trinidad Union Elementary School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
June 12, 2026 (Friday)
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