Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opal Cliffs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Opal Cliffs's student population of 16 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Opal Cliffs is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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
How many students attend Opal Cliffs?
16 students attend Opal Cliffs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Opal Cliffs students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opal Cliffs?
Opal Cliffs has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opal Cliffs offer ?
Opal Cliffs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Opal Cliffs part of?
Opal Cliffs is part of Soquel Union Elementary School District.
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