- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soquel, CA
Main Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Main Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063729002798
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Soquel · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Soquel, CA.
School address
District: Soquel Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063729002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Main Street Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063729002798 · Soquel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 21.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: New Brighton Middle (585 students)
Main Street Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Main Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Brighton M
New Brighton Middle
585 students
- This school
Main Street Elementary
383 students
- Soquel Element
Soquel Elementary
337 students
- Santa Cruz Gar 214
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
214 students
- Opal Cliffs 3
Opal Cliffs
3 students
What this shows Main Street Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street Elementary compares
Main Street 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 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 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Main Street Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Soquel Union Elementary reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soquel Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opal Cliffs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Soquel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Elementary
How many students attend Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soquel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Main Street Elementary?
22.8% of students at Main Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Main Street Elementary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Soquel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Main Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Soquel?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Soquel, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Soquel Union Elementary?
Besides Main Street Elementary, Soquel Union Elementary also operates New Brighton Middle (585 students), Soquel Elementary (337 students), and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary (214 students). See the Soquel Union Elementary district page for the complete list.