Brook Knoll Elementary

Summary:

Brook Knoll Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, California, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, particularly among its Hispanic and Disabled student subgroups.

Brook Knoll Elementary's students excel on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 65.74% of Brook Knoll students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.14% for the district and 46.66% for the state. In Mathematics, 66.67% of Brook Knoll students were proficient or better, compared to 58.36% for the district and 34.62% for the state. While the school's student population is less diverse, with a significantly higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools like Gault Elementary and Happy Valley Elementary, its Hispanic and Disabled student subgroups have consistently performed at a high level.

However, Brook Knoll Elementary's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.1% in 2020-2021 to 22.2% in 2022-2023, is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. This issue is not unique to Brook Knoll, as some nearby schools, such as Happy Valley Elementary and Gault Elementary, also have high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting a broader community-wide challenge that needs to be addressed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 151 Brook Knoll Dr.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95060-1342


(831) 423-2454

District: Scotts Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,270 Help


Students who attend Brook Knoll Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Scotts Valley Middle
High:    Scotts Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brook Knoll Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (14.4%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brook Knoll Elementary is 22.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brook Knoll Elementary is $7,270.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brook Knoll Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brook Knoll Elementary 845th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Brook Knoll Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Scotts Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotts Valley Unified 150th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brook Knoll Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.69 353rd 4809 92.7%
2005 92.04 381st 4822 92.1%
2006 92.16 377th 4818 92.2%
2007 94.34 268th 5113 94.8%
2008 91.92 375th 5113 92.7%
2009 87.63 608th 5193 88.3%
2010 89.77 453rd 5314 91.5%
2011 87.36 612th 5377 88.6%
2012 90.14 413th 5390 92.3%
2013 87.22 633rd 5530 88.6%
2015 90.23 612th 5611 89.1%
2016 90.43 590th 5614 89.5%
2017 93.20 438th 5692 92.3%
2018 91.23 557th 5662 90.2%
2019 90.46 612th 5789 89.4%
2021 80.56 264th 1417 81.4%
2022 91.45 627th 5883 89.3%
2023 87.58 845th 5874 85.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.09 507th 5413 90.6%
2019 87.78 671st 5492 87.8%
2021 77.74 257th 1267 79.7%
2022 91.00 584th 5635 89.6%
2023 83.82 939th 5617 83.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.36 53rd 293 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.34 665th 5431 87.8%
2019 89.73 595th 5510 89.2%
2021 81.18 236th 1272 81.4%
2022 89.94 626th 5663 88.9%
2023 88.43 704th 5650 87.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 528th 4830 89.1%
2019 82.78 605th 4963 87.8%
2022 93.77 236th 5084 95.4%
2023 91.62 298th 5098 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Brook Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 528th 2737 80.7%
2019 77.50 558th 2834 80.3%
2022 79.82 459th 2726 83.2%
2023 68.01 860th 2662 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brook Knoll Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 625 6 40 12 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1996 625 6 40 12 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1997 621 6 41 19 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1998 648 7 41 23 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 639 3 34 30 5 n/a n/a 0 711
2000 643 6 35 32 1 n/a n/a 3 720
2001 610 4 36 43 5 n/a n/a 4 702
2002 579 4 47 36 2 n/a n/a 7 675
2003 579 4 47 36 2 n/a n/a 7 675
2004 553 4 38 43 0 n/a n/a 1 639
2005 545 4 38 40 1 n/a n/a 3 631
2006 540 8 44 27 2 n/a n/a 3 624
2007 485 5 38 24 0 n/a n/a 46 598
2008 471 8 37 29 n/a n/a n/a 0 545
2009 496 8 44 26 0 0 38 0 612
2010 486 6 49 43 1 1 10 0 596
2011 454 7 40 51 1 0 44 0 597
2012 421 2 18 60 1 0 56 0 558
2013 423 0 17 70 0 0 59 0 569
2014 415 0 24 55 3 0 56 0 553
2015 395 1 26 55 4 1 38 0 520
2016 386 4 35 65 1 0 40 0 531
2017 383 6 40 60 1 1 47 0 538
2018 371 11 57 77 9 0 22 0 547
2019 357 6 40 70 7 0 36 0 516
2020 358 1 38 75 6 0 46 0 524
2021 280 0 40 70 2 0 40 0 432
2022 300 1 32 59 2 2 42 0 438
2023 324 1 31 67 0 2 38 1 464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brook Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 683 25.0 27.3 2
1996 683 25.0 27.3 2
1997 689 32.0 21.5 3.3
1998 720 35.0 20.6 1.4
1999 711 35.1 20.3 5.3
2000 720 33.1 21.8 2.8
2001 702 33.6 20.9 2.3
2002 675 33.5 20.1 3.3
2003 675 33.5 20.1 3.3
2004 639 31.5 20.3 5.2
2005 631 30.5 20.7 4.5
2006 624 29.5 21.2 4.7
2007 598 29.5 20.3 4.9
2008 545 30.5 17.9 4.6
2009 612 28.0 20.1 4.9
2010 596 25.0 23.8 9.7
2011 597 n/a n/a 10.4
2012 558 22.3 24.9 n/a
2013 569 21.4 26.5 10
2014 553 21.4 25.7 8.1
2015 520 23.0 22.6 8.1
2016 531 22.0 24.1 9.2
2017 538 24.0 22.4 7.6
2018 547 23.5 23.2 11
2019 516 21.0 24.5 10.1
2020 524 n/a n/a 12
2021 432 18.0 24.0 13.2
2022 438 18.5 23.6 8.4
2023 464 20.2 22.9 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brook Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 683 25.0 27.3 2
1996 683 25.0 27.3 2
1997 689 32.0 21.5 3.3
1998 720 35.0 20.6 1.4
1999 711 35.1 20.3 5.3
2000 720 33.1 21.8 2.8
2001 702 33.6 20.9 2.3
2002 675 33.5 20.1 3.3
2003 675 33.5 20.1 3.3
2004 639 31.5 20.3 5.2
2005 631 30.5 20.7 4.5
2006 624 29.5 21.2 4.7
2007 598 29.5 20.3 4.9
2008 545 30.5 17.9 4.6
2009 612 28.0 20.1 4.9
2010 596 25.0 23.8 9.7
2011 597 n/a n/a 10.4
2012 558 22.3 24.9 n/a
2013 569 21.4 26.5 10
2014 553 21.4 25.7 8.1
2015 520 23.0 22.6 8.1
2016 531 22.0 24.1 9.2
2017 538 24.0 22.4 7.6
2018 547 23.5 23.2 11
2019 516 21.0 24.5 10.1
2020 524 n/a n/a 12
2021 432 18.0 24.0 13.2
2022 438 18.5 23.6 8.4
2023 464 20.2 22.9 11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Brook Knoll Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201282.0%11.0%2.0%5.0%82.0%85.0%85.0%82.0%86.0%
201376.0%13.0%0.0%11.0%79.0%83.0%83.0%79.0%81.0%
201493.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%
201574.0%15.0%0.0%10.0%79.0%82.0%83.0%77.0%83.0%
201692.0%4.0%3.0%1.0%93.0%92.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201794.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%2.0%3.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
201997.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202095.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brook Knoll Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,270

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brook Knoll Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 612th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 845th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Brook Knoll Elementary)7164
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Scotts Valley Unified)7063.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brook Knoll Elementary)68.176
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scotts Valley Unified)69.469.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Brook Knoll Elementary)77.272.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Scotts Valley Unified)68.972.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brook Knoll Elementary)76.172.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scotts Valley Unified)67.272.8
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Brook Knoll Elementary)75.960.9
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Scotts Valley Unified)7767.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brook Knoll Elementary)62.250.7
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scotts Valley Unified)59.953
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Brook Knoll Elementary)65.959.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Scotts Valley Unified)59.762.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516464
 10.1%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian70
 100%
Asian4031
 22.5%
Hispanic7067
 4.3%
Pacific Islander02
White357324
 9.2%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.1%11.9%
 1.8%


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Brook Knoll Elementary ranks 845th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Brook Knoll Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scotts Valley Middle
High : Scotts Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Brook Knoll Elementary.

Students at Brook Knoll Elementary are 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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