De Laveaga Elementary

1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

www.sccs.net

481 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

De Laveaga Elementary School, located in the Branciforte neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California, serves students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Santa Cruz City Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with enrichment programs. It is particularly noted for its focus on inclusivity and character development, aiming to foster a supportive environment where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

The school benefits from its unique location, which provides students with access to a vibrant community atmosphere and proximity to natural learning spaces. De Laveaga is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of extracurricular activities, events, and classroom resources. By prioritizing personalized instruction and maintaining a collaborative culture, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

481

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Laveaga Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	200
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
221 (45.9%)
Hispanic
200 (41.6%)
Two or More
34 (7.1%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Cruz City Elementary
Phone:	(831)429-3807
Website:	http://www.sccs.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 80