Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Soquel 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soquel Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Soquel Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Soquel Elementary School often compared to?
Soquel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Soquel Elementary School?
369 students attend Soquel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Soquel Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soquel Elementary School?
Soquel Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soquel Elementary School offer ?
Soquel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Soquel Elementary School part of?
Soquel Elementary School is part of Soquel Union Elementary School District.
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