1959 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Del Mar Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Del Mar Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Del Mar Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40-44%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
63%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
29%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Del Mar Elementary School?

344 students attend Del Mar Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Del Mar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar Elementary School?

Del Mar Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Del Mar Elementary School offer ?

Del Mar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Del Mar Elementary School part of?

Del Mar Elementary School is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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