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De Laveaga Elementary

Public K-5

 1145 Morrissey Blvd.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95065-1498

(831) 429-3807

District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1982nd of 5,883 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,229 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.3 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
41.1%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Compare Details De Laveaga Elementary ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (41.1%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Laveaga Elementary is 26.3. 3 elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Laveaga Elementary is $9,229. 3 elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District spend more per student.
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

De Laveaga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks De Laveaga Elementary 1982nd of 5883 California public elementary schools. (See De Laveaga Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Cruz City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary 478th of 1535 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Laveaga Elementary

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Rank History for all students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.44 1007th 4809 79.1%
2005 66.27 1497th 4822 69.0%
2006 67.11 1461st 4818 69.7%
2007 47.46 2466th 5113 51.8%
2008 55.74 2069th 5113 59.5%
2009 46.99 2662nd 5193 48.7%
2010 48.79 2633rd 5314 50.5%
2011 52.87 2425th 5377 54.9%
2012 50.53 2581st 5390 52.1%
2013 48.52 2777th 5530 49.8%
2015 69.43 1521st 5611 72.9%
2016 68.23 1606th 5614 71.4%
2017 65.11 1797th 5692 68.4%
2018 53.91 2341st 5662 58.7%
2019 60.79 2022nd 5789 65.1%
2022 60.93 1982nd 5883 66.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.08 3177th 3246 2.1%
2019 45.72 1463rd 3275 55.3%
2022 21.39 3134th 3311 5.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.02 4489th 5084 11.7%
2019 33.22 3623rd 5173 30.0%
2022 35.81 3344th 5264 36.5%
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Rank History for Female students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 2578th 5413 52.4%
2019 55.95 2182nd 5492 60.3%
2022 68.68 1578th 5635 72.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.20 308th 2128 85.5%
2022 61.77 565th 2227 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.68 2039th 5431 62.5%
2019 63.60 1794th 5510 67.4%
2022 49.54 2474th 5663 56.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 3613th 4830 25.2%
2019 40.64 2912th 4963 41.3%
2022 27.12 3946th 5084 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at De Laveaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.24 1488th 2737 45.6%
2019 58.67 1259th 2834 55.6%
2022 63.83 1015th 2726 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for De Laveaga Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 11 14 98 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1989 463 11 16 124 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1990 445 7 16 141 4 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 418 15 18 158 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 442 11 14 153 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 417 9 15 163 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 405 4 14 169 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 413 6 17 185 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 413 6 17 185 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 384 4 18 180 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 375 6 16 169 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 363 7 20 168 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 347 7 17 154 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 321 9 20 139 2 n/a n/a 13 504
2002 273 4 15 124 2 n/a n/a 30 448
2003 273 4 15 124 2 n/a n/a 30 448
2004 214 3 8 94 2 n/a n/a 39 360
2005 283 11 13 199 4 n/a n/a 58 568
2006 280 11 11 191 3 n/a n/a 53 549
2007 285 10 13 214 4 n/a n/a 51 577
2008 309 10 16 216 5 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 304 9 12 230 4 5 61 0 625
2010 346 9 13 229 6 5 10 0 618
2011 335 4 17 247 5 4 13 0 625
2012 337 3 18 256 4 2 17 0 637
2013 326 5 24 260 4 2 16 0 637
2014 323 8 24 281 2 3 25 0 666
2015 340 10 23 254 1 3 19 0 650
2016 328 13 23 251 0 4 17 0 636
2017 316 11 23 232 0 4 16 0 602
2018 285 9 17 214 2 2 21 0 550
2019 274 9 18 204 2 2 19 0 528
2020 283 12 20 198 3 2 12 0 530
2021 230 8 22 197 3 1 9 0 470
2022 238 6 17 195 2 1 16 0 475

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 De Laveaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 25.3 23.2 n/a
1989 615 24.6 25.0 n/a
1990 613 26.2 23.3 n/a
1991 611 24.8 24.6 n/a
1992 620 25.2 24.6 25
1993 605 25.0 24.2 29.4
1994 593 28.8 20.6 32.9
1995 621 25.0 24.8 34.1
1996 621 25.0 24.8 34.1
1997 586 29.2 20.1 38.1
1998 566 30.5 18.6 32
1999 559 27.1 20.6 27.7
2000 526 25.7 20.5 33.7
2001 504 25.7 19.6 31.8
2002 448 22.7 19.7 34.2
2003 448 22.7 19.7 34.2
2004 360 19.0 18.9 29
2005 568 33.3 17.1 49.2
2006 549 32.4 16.9 44
2007 577 33.3 17.3 45.6
2008 556 38.6 14.4 39.4
2009 625 31.7 17.2 38.4
2010 618 27.0 22.8 40.5
2011 625 n/a n/a 45.4
2012 637 28.0 22.7 n/a
2013 637 28.0 22.7 42.1
2014 666 29.4 22.6 38.6
2015 650 28.0 23.2 41.2
2016 636 28.0 22.7 42.5
2017 602 25.4 23.7 33.4
2018 550 24.5 22.4 39.6
2019 528 20.5 25.7 36.2
2020 530 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 470 21.0 22.3 30.9
2022 475 18.0 26.3 30.7

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 De Laveaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 25.3 23.2 n/a
1989 615 24.6 25.0 n/a
1990 613 26.2 23.3 n/a
1991 611 24.8 24.6 n/a
1992 620 25.2 24.6 25
1993 605 25.0 24.2 29.4
1994 593 28.8 20.6 32.9
1995 621 25.0 24.8 34.1
1996 621 25.0 24.8 34.1
1997 586 29.2 20.1 38.1
1998 566 30.5 18.6 32
1999 559 27.1 20.6 27.7
2000 526 25.7 20.5 33.7
2001 504 25.7 19.6 31.8
2002 448 22.7 19.7 34.2
2003 448 22.7 19.7 34.2
2004 360 19.0 18.9 29
2005 568 33.3 17.1 49.2
2006 549 32.4 16.9 44
2007 577 33.3 17.3 45.6
2008 556 38.6 14.4 39.4
2009 625 31.7 17.2 38.4
2010 618 27.0 22.8 40.5
2011 625 n/a n/a 45.4
2012 637 28.0 22.7 n/a
2013 637 28.0 22.7 42.1
2014 666 29.4 22.6 38.6
2015 650 28.0 23.2 41.2
2016 636 28.0 22.7 42.5
2017 602 25.4 23.7 33.4
2018 550 24.5 22.4 39.6
2019 528 20.5 25.7 36.2
2020 530 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 470 21.0 22.3 30.9
2022 475 18.0 26.3 30.7

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

De Laveaga Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%6.0%0.0%2.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%
201382.0%16.0%0.0%2.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%
201484.0%14.0%0.0%3.0%85.0%85.0%86.0%85.0%85.0%
201576.0%8.0%0.0%16.0%82.0%83.0%87.0%80.0%81.0%
201686.0%12.0%0.0%2.0%88.0%87.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201795.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201895.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%97.0%96.0%≥99.0%96.0%98.0%
201993.0%2.0%5.0%≥99.0%95.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
202094.7%0.9%4.4%95.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for De Laveaga Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,229

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

Impact of COVID-19 on De Laveaga Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2022nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1982nd of 5883 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (De Laveaga Elementary)4043.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)49.346.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (De Laveaga Elementary)55.735.8
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)53.946.1
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (De Laveaga Elementary)58.848.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)54.456.4
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.544.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (De Laveaga Elementary)38.141.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)41.847.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.938.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (De Laveaga Elementary)62.766.2
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)55.157.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (De Laveaga Elementary)46.741.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)42.638.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (De Laveaga Elementary)46.743.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Cruz City Elementary)44.140.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students528470
 11%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic204197
 3.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White274230
 16.1%
Two or More Races199
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%30.9%
 5.3%



Frequently Asked Questions about De Laveaga Elementary

In the 2021-22 school year, 475 students attended De Laveaga Elementary.

De Laveaga Elementary ranks 1982nd of 5883 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at De Laveaga Elementary are 50% White, 41% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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