Natural Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Natural Bridges Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
30%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
56%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Natural Bridges Elementary School?
299 students attend Natural Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Natural Bridges Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natural Bridges Elementary School?
Natural Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Natural Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Natural Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Natural Bridges Elementary School part of?
Natural Bridges Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.

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