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Soquel Elementary

Soquel Union Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 2700 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073-2421

(831) 464-5655 · www.soquel.suesd.org

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7/10
#2157
Rank 2157 out of 5,722
Top 38%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2340 · 59th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2255 · 61st percentile
Science7/10 · #1808 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the laid-back, unincorporated community of Soquel — just inland from the Santa Cruz coast — Soquel Elementary has a genuine small-town feel that's increasingly rare in the Bay Area orbit. Families here tend to appreciate the tight-knit community vibe, and the school holds its own academically with science being a particular bright spot. It's a solid neighborhood school for families drawn to the redwood-and-surf lifestyle of the Santa Cruz area, where the pace is a little slower and the community connections run deep.

Student Demographics

147 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
63 (43%)
White
62 (42%)
Multiple Races
11 (7%)
Asian
7 (5%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged68 (46%)
Students with Disabilities16 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

337
Enrollment
15.3
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.8
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 Programs7/10 · #1948 · 68th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found