Del Mar Elementary

1959 Merrill St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831)477-2063

dm.losd.ca

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Del Mar Elementary School, located in the Live Oak neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California, serves as a community-focused public school within the Live Oak School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Serving a diverse student body, Del Mar prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and local organizations to support student success from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including physical education, visual and performing arts, and technology integration. The campus culture is heavily influenced by a "whole child" philosophy, which encourages students to become responsible, empathetic, and critical thinkers. With its proximity to the coast and the vibrant Santa Cruz community, Del Mar Elementary provides a supportive, neighborhood-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning.

342

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Mar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	201
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
201 (58.8 %)
White
109 (31.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)
Black
9 (2.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Live Oak Elementary
Phone:	(831)477-2063
Website:	http://dm.losd.ca
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 64