Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, De Laveaga 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: De Laveaga Elementary serves the northeast part of Santa Cruz, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Laveaga Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Laveaga Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Laveaga Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Laveaga Elementary School's ranking?
De Laveaga Elementary School is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are De Laveaga Elementary School often compared to?
De Laveaga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake Elementary School, Pacific Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend De Laveaga Elementary School?
481 students attend De Laveaga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of De Laveaga Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Laveaga Elementary School?
De Laveaga Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Laveaga Elementary School offer ?
De Laveaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is De Laveaga Elementary School part of?
De Laveaga Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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