- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
Brook Knoll Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brook Knoll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004306172
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brook Knoll Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brook Knoll Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Knoll Elementary ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Scotts Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060004306172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brook Knoll Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060004306172 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 24.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotts Valley High (611 students)
Brook Knoll Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brook Knoll Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High
611 students
- Vine Hill Elem
Vine Hill Elementary
549 students
- This school
Brook Knoll Elementary
498 students
- Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Middle
463 students
What this shows Brook Knoll Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brook Knoll Elementary compares
Brook Knoll Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Brook Knoll Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Scotts Valley Unified reports $14,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brook Knoll Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vine Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brook Knoll Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Cruz
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
De Laveaga Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Westlake Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Bay View Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Mar Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Gault Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brook Knoll Elementary
How many students attend Brook Knoll Elementary?
Brook Knoll Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brook Knoll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brook Knoll Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brook Knoll Elementary?
11.9% of students at Brook Knoll Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brook Knoll Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brook Knoll Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brook Knoll Elementary?
Brook Knoll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brook Knoll Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Knoll Elementary ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Cruz on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotts Valley Unified?
Besides Brook Knoll Elementary, Scotts Valley Unified also operates Scotts Valley High (611 students), Vine Hill Elementary (549 students), and Scotts Valley Middle (463 students). See the Scotts Valley Unified district page for the complete list.