Cayucos Elementary School

301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cayucos Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cayucos Elementary School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Cayucos Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayucos Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1272 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cayucos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cayucos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
24%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
67%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Cayucos Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cayucos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cayucos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cayucos Elementary School's ranking?
Cayucos Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cayucos Elementary School often compared to?
Cayucos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Cayucos Elementary School?
174 students attend Cayucos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cayucos Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayucos Elementary School?
Cayucos Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cayucos Elementary School offer ?
Cayucos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cayucos Elementary School part of?
Cayucos Elementary School is part of Cayucos Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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