- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
De Laveaga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for De Laveaga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063559006061
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Laveaga Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
De Laveaga Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Laveaga Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Santa Cruz City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063559006061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
De Laveaga Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063559006061 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 22.9:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake Elementary (453 students)
De Laveaga Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
De Laveaga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
De Laveaga Elementary
481 students
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary
453 students
- Bay View Eleme
Bay View Elementary
394 students
- Gault Elementa
Gault Elementary
314 students
- Santa Cruz Cit 114
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
114 students
What this shows De Laveaga Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Laveaga Elementary compares
De Laveaga 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 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 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, De Laveaga Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How De Laveaga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gault Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Laveaga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Cruz
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brook Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 24.9:1 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Laveaga Elementary
How many students attend De Laveaga Elementary?
De Laveaga Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Laveaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at De Laveaga Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Laveaga Elementary?
26.0% of students at De Laveaga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Laveaga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at De Laveaga Elementary is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Laveaga Elementary?
De Laveaga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 De Laveaga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, De Laveaga Elementary ranks #9 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 Santa Cruz City Elementary?
Besides De Laveaga Elementary, Santa Cruz City Elementary also operates Westlake Elementary (453 students), Bay View Elementary (394 students), and Gault Elementary (314 students). See the Santa Cruz City Elementary district page for the complete list.