Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, De Laveaga Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Laveaga Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of De Laveaga Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are De Laveaga Elementary School often compared to?
De Laveaga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake Elementary School, Pacific Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend De Laveaga Elementary School?
475 students attend De Laveaga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of De Laveaga Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Laveaga Elementary School?
De Laveaga Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Laveaga Elementary School offer ?
De Laveaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is De Laveaga Elementary School part of?
De Laveaga Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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