- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Soquel Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063729006311 · Soquel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 19.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: New Brighton Middle (585 students)
Soquel Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Soquel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Brighton M
New Brighton Middle
585 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
383 students
- This school
Soquel Elementary
337 students
- Santa Cruz Gar 214
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
214 students
- Opal Cliffs 3
Opal Cliffs
3 students
What this shows Soquel Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soquel Elementary compares
Soquel 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Soquel Union Elementary reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~337 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.