Santa Cruz City Elementary School District

133 Mission Street Ste. 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3747
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Santa Cruz City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,768 students in Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,768 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Santa Cruz City Elementary School District, which is ranked #447 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#423 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
34%
54%
47%
40%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
46%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue (06-07)
$79 MM
$19 MM
Spending (06-07)
$78 MM
$18 MM
Revenue / Student (06-07)
$36,971
$11,879
Spending / Student (06-07)
$36,622
$11,317

Best Santa Cruz City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
De Laveaga Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-3807
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Gault Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1320 Seabright Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3856
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 North Branciforte Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santa Cruz City Elementary School District?
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,768 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District?
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District is ranked #447 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz City Elementary School District?
46% of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District?
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 1,768 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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