Enrollment
337
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soquel, CA
Soquel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Soquel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063729006311
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soquel Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Soquel · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soquel Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soquel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Soquel, CA.
School address
District: Soquel Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063729006311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soquel Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soquel Elementary
Soquel Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Soquel, California, enrolling 337 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 337 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 880 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #629, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Soquel Union Elementary spends $12,894 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Soquel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Main Street Elementary (383 students): Soquel Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 21.3:1).
Soquel Union Elementary also operates New Brighton Middle (585 students) and Main Street Elementary (383 students) alongside Soquel Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Soquel Elementary compares
Soquel Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$12,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 39.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Soquel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Soquel Union Elementary, which includes Soquel Elementary.
$12,894
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 23.2%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Soquel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Soquel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soquel Elementary
How many students attend Soquel Elementary?
Soquel Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soquel, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soquel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soquel Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Soquel Elementary?
35.5% of students at Soquel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soquel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Soquel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Soquel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soquel Elementary?
Soquel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soquel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Soquel?
By Resource Investment Index, Soquel Elementary ranks #3 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. See all elementary schools in Soquel on the city page.
Is Soquel Elementary a good school?
Soquel Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Soquel Union Elementary?
Besides Soquel Elementary, Soquel Union Elementary also operates New Brighton Middle (585 students), Main Street Elementary (383 students), and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary (214 students). See the Soquel Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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