- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gault 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 063559006062
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gault Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gault Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gault Elementary ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Santa Cruz City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063559006062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gault Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063559006062 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 22.4:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: De Laveaga Elementary (481 students)
Gault Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gault Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Laveaga Ele
De Laveaga Elementary
481 students
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary
453 students
- Bay View Eleme
Bay View Elementary
394 students
- This school
Gault Elementary
314 students
- Santa Cruz Cit 114
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
114 students
What this shows Gault Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gault Elementary compares
Gault 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 31.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Gault Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Gault Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Laveaga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gault Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gault Elementary
How many students attend Gault Elementary?
Gault Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gault Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gault Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gault Elementary?
59.4% of students at Gault Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gault Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gault Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gault Elementary?
Gault 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 Gault Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Gault 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 Santa Cruz City Elementary?
Besides Gault Elementary, Santa Cruz City Elementary also operates De Laveaga Elementary (481 students), Westlake Elementary (453 students), and Bay View Elementary (394 students). See the Santa Cruz City Elementary district page for the complete list.