Soquel Union Elementary School District

620 Monterey Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010-3618
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,565 students in Soquel Union 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 Soquel Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,565 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Soquel Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #437 of all 1,910 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)
#398 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
34%
57%
47%
43%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
34%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
55%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,519 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,673
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,519
$18,396

Best Soquel Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 North Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Opal Cliffs
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4510 Jade St.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5630
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
New Brighton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Washburn Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Soquel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Porter St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8005 Winkle Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,565 students.
What is the rank of Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District is ranked #437 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Soquel Union Elementary School District?
55% of Soquel Union Elementary School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Soquel Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,519 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,565 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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