Soquel Elementary School
Tel:
(831)464-5655
- Soquel Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Soquel Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Soquel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Soquel Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3888 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 50% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Soquel Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Soquel Elementary School is Santa Cruz County Rop (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Brighton Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Main Street Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Rop Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 10-12
0.3 miles
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831)466-5762 0.3 10-12 n/a - Soquel Main Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
0.5 miles
3400 N. Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831)464-5650 0.5 K-5 463 - Soquel Soquel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1116 students
0.5 miles
401 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831)429-3909 0.5 9-12 1116 - Capitola New Brighton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 740 students
0.8 miles
250 Washburn Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831)464-5660 0.8 6-8 740 - Capitola Opal Cliffs Grades: K-5 | 47 students
1.1 miles
4510 Jade St.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831)464-5632 1.1 K-5 47
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