- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
Del Mar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Mar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062199007435
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Mar Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Mar Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Elementary · California
NCES ID 062199007435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Del Mar Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 062199007435 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 21.5:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoreline Middle (478 students)
Del Mar Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Mar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shoreline Midd
Shoreline Middle
478 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
362 students
- This school
Del Mar Elementary
322 students
- Green Acres El
Green Acres Elementary
262 students
- Tierra Pacific 166
Tierra Pacifica Charter
166 students
- Ocean Alternat 76
Ocean Alternative Education Center
76 students
What this shows Del Mar Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Mar Elementary compares
Del Mar Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,840
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 33.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Del Mar Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Live Oak Elementary reports $18,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Mar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Mar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
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
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Mar Elementary
How many students attend Del Mar Elementary?
Del Mar Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Mar Elementary?
47.7% of students at Del Mar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Mar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Mar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Mar Elementary?
Del Mar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Mar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Mar Elementary ranks #11 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 Live Oak Elementary?
Besides Del Mar Elementary, Live Oak Elementary also operates Shoreline Middle (478 students), Live Oak Elementary (362 students), and Green Acres Elementary (262 students). See the Live Oak Elementary district page for the complete list.