Natural Bridges Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
30%
56%

Black
5%
5%

White
56%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Natural Bridges Elementary School?
299 students attend Natural Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Natural Bridges Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natural Bridges Elementary School?
Natural Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Natural Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Natural Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Natural Bridges Elementary School part of?
Natural Bridges Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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