- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Cruz, CA
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Pacifica Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062199011260Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Pacifica Charter earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Pacifica Charter has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Elementary · California
NCES ID 062199011260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Tierra Pacifica Charter grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062199011260 · Santa Cruz, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
166 enr · 27.7:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoreline Middle (478 students)
Tierra Pacifica Charter grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Pacifica Charter 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
- Green Acres El
Green Acres Elementary
262 students
- This school 166
Tierra Pacifica Charter
166 students
- Ocean Alternat 76
Ocean Alternative Education Center
76 students
What this shows Tierra Pacifica Charter reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Pacifica Charter compares
Tierra Pacifica Charter is a growing 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.3 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
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Tierra Pacifica Charter 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 Tierra Pacifica Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Mar Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Pacifica Charter'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
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Pacifica Charter
How many students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Pacifica Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Pacifica Charter is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tierra Pacifica Charter?
25.8% of students at Tierra Pacifica Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Pacifica Charter?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Pacifica Charter is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Tierra Pacifica Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks #5 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 Tierra Pacifica Charter, 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.