At a glance
Reported students
481
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
394
De Laveaga Elementary: 481 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
23.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 475
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about De Laveaga Elementary
De Laveaga Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Santa Cruz. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Santa Cruz City Elementary. NCES reports 481 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.6%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking De Laveaga Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.12
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.9%
- Hispanic41.6%
- Black1.2%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westlake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
453 reported students
Bay View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Gault Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
114 reported students
Public schools near De Laveaga Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Elementary Elementary · Live Oak Elementary | KG–05 | 262 | 0.7 mi |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Elementary · Live Oak Elementary | KG–08 | 76 | 0.7 mi |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch Elementary · Santa Cruz City Elementary | KG–05 | 114 | 1.2 mi |
| Gault Elementary Elementary · Santa Cruz City Elementary | KG–05 | 314 | 1.3 mi |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Elementary · Soquel Union Elementary | KG–05 | 214 | 1.3 mi |
| Live Oak Elementary Elementary · Live Oak Elementary | KG–05 | 362 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about De Laveaga Elementary
What grades does De Laveaga Elementary serve?
De Laveaga Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Cruz City Elementary.
How many students attend De Laveaga Elementary?
De Laveaga Elementary reported 481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 475 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at De Laveaga Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.6:1, based on 481 students and 20.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is De Laveaga Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
De Laveaga Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Cruz City Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of De Laveaga Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is De Laveaga Elementary in?
De Laveaga Elementary is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary, based in Santa Cruz, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near De Laveaga Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Acres Elementary (0.7 mi), Ocean Alternative Education Center (0.7 mi), Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.