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Del Mar Elementary

Live Oak Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 1959 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4102

(831) 477-2063 · dm.losd.ca

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6/10
#2842
Rank 2842 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2984 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2778 · 51st percentile
Science6/10 · #2779 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Del Mar Elementary sits in the Live Oak neighborhood of Santa Cruz, a laid-back coastal community just east of the main city where beach culture and a tight-knit residential feel go hand in hand. Families here tend to value the relaxed California lifestyle while still wanting solid academics, and Del Mar delivers right around the middle of the pack statewide — a reliable neighborhood school in an area where the surf is never far away. It's a good fit for families planting roots in Live Oak who want a community-oriented school experience without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment.

Student Demographics

149 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
87 (58%)
White
47 (32%)
Multiple Races
6 (4%)
Asian
4 (3%)
African American
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged101 (68%)
Students with Disabilities37 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

322
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #1052 · 83rd percentile

188 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found