How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | Westlake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 114 | 453 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.4:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.2% | 20.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | Westlake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 61.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 22.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 18.4% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | Westlake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 285:1 | 453:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.