Gault Elementary

Summary:

Gault Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Cruz, California, serving 310 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary District, which is ranked 446 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Gault Elementary faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and significant performance gaps between student subgroups. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy (45.71%) and Mathematics (29.66%) are lower than the district (57.52% and 45.37%) and state (47.04% and 35.54%) averages. Additionally, while White students perform relatively well, Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse. Gault Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.04% to 63.57%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Bay View Elementary (45.24%) and Westlake Elementary (20.76%).

The declining performance of Gault Elementary, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 4,547 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 2,759 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, is concerning and warrants further investigation. By closely examining the school's data, identifying the underlying factors, and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools in the Live Oak Elementary District, Gault Elementary can develop and implement strategies to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1320 Seabright Ave.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95062-2525


(831) 429-3856

District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2759th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,612 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
25.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Gault Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.49. (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: Hispanic (67.7%), White (25.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gault Elementary is 22.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gault Elementary is $10,612, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gault Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gault Elementary 2759th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Gault Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Cruz City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary 446th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gault Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.66 2610th 4809 45.7%
2005 43.59 2503rd 4822 48.1%
2006 38.60 2785th 4818 42.2%
2007 42.42 2765th 5113 45.9%
2008 26.78 3841st 5113 24.9%
2009 29.34 3757th 5193 27.7%
2010 38.51 3272nd 5314 38.4%
2011 31.18 3902nd 5377 27.4%
2012 34.44 3633rd 5390 32.6%
2013 22.75 4547th 5530 17.8%
2015 33.00 3470th 5611 38.2%
2016 30.46 3736th 5614 33.5%
2017 24.19 4326th 5692 24.0%
2018 13.86 5195th 5662 8.2%
2019 25.52 4307th 5789 25.6%
2022 49.48 2552nd 5883 56.6%
2023 47.25 2680th 5874 54.4%
2024 46.49 2759th 5862 52.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 2959th 3246 8.8%
2019 38.43 1886th 3275 42.4%
2022 47.39 1342nd 3311 59.5%
2023 50.55 1172nd 3250 63.9%
2024 44.96 1480th 3160 53.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.96 828th 2420 65.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.46 5042nd 5084 0.8%
2019 19.37 4607th 5173 10.9%
2022 47.46 2435th 5264 53.7%
2023 34.94 3489th 5374 35.1%
2024 31.85 3790th 5511 31.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.45 5104th 5413 5.7%
2019 20.19 4611th 5492 16.0%
2022 52.04 2318th 5635 58.9%
2023 50.44 2387th 5617 57.5%
2024 48.27 2497th 5605 55.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.55 1948th 2128 8.5%
2019 38.14 1377th 2585 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 4794th 5431 11.7%
2019 32.69 3566th 5510 35.3%
2022 45.90 2664th 5663 53.0%
2023 43.94 2804th 5650 50.4%
2024 44.03 2816th 5636 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.10 4802nd 4830 0.6%
2019 13.95 4710th 4963 5.1%
2022 42.38 2720th 5084 46.5%
2023 42.96 2685th 5098 47.3%
2024 32.70 3523rd 5102 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gault Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.61 2245th 2737 18.0%
2019 42.45 1778th 2834 37.3%
2023 77.75 515th 2662 80.7%
2024 68.17 868th 2647 67.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Gault Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 14 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 379 14 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1990 379 22 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 363 16 13 29 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 338 16 14 34 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 339 19 18 31 2 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 349 18 19 30 3 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 335 25 16 48 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 335 25 16 48 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 323 21 14 61 4 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 294 22 15 65 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 270 23 16 67 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 274 21 16 84 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 229 23 16 104 2 n/a n/a 10 384
2002 214 13 12 130 0 n/a n/a 22 391
2003 214 13 12 130 0 n/a n/a 22 391
2004 156 22 16 128 1 n/a n/a 23 346
2005 140 14 11 276 2 n/a n/a 9 452
2006 117 7 8 253 1 n/a n/a 16 402
2007 112 5 4 246 1 n/a n/a 21 389
2008 100 4 7 249 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 113 2 4 254 0 0 10 0 383
2010 120 3 4 262 0 0 6 0 395
2011 119 5 5 282 1 0 5 0 417
2012 122 7 7 299 1 0 6 0 442
2013 126 6 5 291 1 0 9 0 438
2014 118 4 3 273 0 0 12 0 410
2015 112 4 3 285 0 0 11 0 415
2016 123 6 4 269 0 0 12 0 414
2017 116 7 3 251 0 0 12 0 389
2018 113 8 1 238 0 0 15 0 375
2019 106 4 0 219 0 0 13 0 342
2020 95 2 0 228 0 2 9 0 336
2021 82 3 1 199 0 1 5 0 291
2022 75 5 3 206 0 1 13 0 303
2023 80 2 3 210 0 1 14 0 310

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 Gault Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 15.6 26.2 n/a
1989 429 17.4 24.6 n/a
1990 426 18.3 23.2 n/a
1991 421 18.3 23.0 n/a
1992 403 18.6 21.6 30.3
1993 409 16.4 24.9 24.2
1994 419 17.5 23.9 24.8
1995 426 15.9 26.8 31.7
1996 426 15.9 26.8 31.7
1997 423 19.0 22.3 34.5
1998 398 18.5 21.5 38.2
1999 378 18.8 20.1 28.3
2000 396 19.4 20.4 34.1
2001 384 20.0 19.2 37.2
2002 391 19.0 20.6 41.2
2003 391 19.0 20.6 41.2
2004 346 17.6 19.7 41.8
2005 452 24.0 18.8 60
2006 402 22.6 17.8 71
2007 389 24.5 15.9 78.8
2008 361 30.0 12.0 74.5
2009 383 25.2 13.6 73.9
2010 395 23.2 17.0 79.2
2011 417 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 442 21.2 20.8 n/a
2013 438 20.5 21.3 75.8
2014 410 21.2 19.3 69
2015 415 20.0 20.7 74.7
2016 414 20.0 20.7 71
2017 389 18.2 21.3 33.7
2018 375 16.4 22.8 70.4
2019 342 15.0 22.8 69.3
2020 336 n/a n/a 65.5
2021 291 11.9 24.4 63.6
2022 303 14.0 21.6 63
2023 310 14.0 22.1 63.5

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 Gault Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 15.6 26.2 n/a
1989 429 17.4 24.6 n/a
1990 426 18.3 23.2 n/a
1991 421 18.3 23.0 n/a
1992 403 18.6 21.6 30.3
1993 409 16.4 24.9 24.2
1994 419 17.5 23.9 24.8
1995 426 15.9 26.8 31.7
1996 426 15.9 26.8 31.7
1997 423 19.0 22.3 34.5
1998 398 18.5 21.5 38.2
1999 378 18.8 20.1 28.3
2000 396 19.4 20.4 34.1
2001 384 20.0 19.2 37.2
2002 391 19.0 20.6 41.2
2003 391 19.0 20.6 41.2
2004 346 17.6 19.7 41.8
2005 452 24.0 18.8 60
2006 402 22.6 17.8 71
2007 389 24.5 15.9 78.8
2008 361 30.0 12.0 74.5
2009 383 25.2 13.6 73.9
2010 395 23.2 17.0 79.2
2011 417 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 442 21.2 20.8 n/a
2013 438 20.5 21.3 75.8
2014 410 21.2 19.3 69
2015 415 20.0 20.7 74.7
2016 414 20.0 20.7 71
2017 389 18.2 21.3 33.7
2018 375 16.4 22.8 70.4
2019 342 15.0 22.8 69.3
2020 336 n/a n/a 65.5
2021 291 11.9 24.4 63.6
2022 303 14.0 21.6 63
2023 310 14.0 22.1 63.5

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

Gault Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201285.0%11.0%1.0%3.0%88.0%86.0%88.0%88.0%86.0%
201388.0%7.0%0.0%5.0%89.0%92.0%93.0%90.0%92.0%
201490.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201592.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%
201692.0%7.0%0.0%1.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%92.0%
201792.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%92.0%97.0%94.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%4.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202092.3%7.7%0.0%97.4%97.4%92.3%97.4%94.9%
202190.9%4.6%4.6%90.9%93.2%93.2%
202297.0%0.0%3.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gault 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
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4307th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2680th of 5874 Elementary schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gault Elementary)37.742.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)49.354.3
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gault Elementary)4238.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)53.948.4
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gault Elementary)31.330.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)54.448
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gault Elementary)22.935.1
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)41.845.2
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gault Elementary)29.554.6
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Cruz City Elementary)55.159
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gault Elementary)21.726.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz City Elementary)42.643.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Gault Elementary)21.333.3
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Cruz City Elementary)44.148.6
 4.5%
   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 Students342310
 9.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic219210
 4.1%
Pacific Islander01
White10680
 24.5%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%63.5%
 5.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Gault Elementary.

Gault Elementary ranks 2759th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gault Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% Two or more races.


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