- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
Green Acres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Acres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062199002611
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Acres Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Acres Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Acres Elementary ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Elementary · California
NCES ID 062199002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Green Acres Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062199002611 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 18.7:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoreline Middle (478 students)
Green Acres Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Green Acres 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
- Del Mar Elemen
Del Mar Elementary
322 students
- This school
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 Green Acres Elementary reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Acres Elementary compares
Green Acres 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 39.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Green Acres 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 Green Acres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Mar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Acres 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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Acres Elementary
How many students attend Green Acres Elementary?
Green Acres Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Acres Elementary?
45.1% of students at Green Acres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Acres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Acres Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Acres Elementary?
Green Acres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Green Acres Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Acres Elementary ranks #4 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 Green Acres Elementary, Live Oak Elementary also operates Shoreline Middle (478 students), Live Oak Elementary (362 students), and Del Mar Elementary (322 students). See the Live Oak Elementary district page for the complete list.