Gault Elementary

1320 Seabright Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

www.sccs.net

310 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gault Elementary School, located in the Seabright neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Cruz City Schools district, the campus is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and social-emotional development to help students succeed both academically and personally.

The school is deeply embedded in its local neighborhood, which is reflected in its active parent-teacher association and its efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Gault Elementary utilizes various district-wide resources and curricula to meet diverse learning needs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or current events, the district’s website at [www.sccs.net](http://www.sccs.net) provides the most up-to-date resources and contact details.

310

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gault Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	210
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
210 (67.7 %)
White
80 (25.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
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:	Santa Cruz City Elementary
Phone:	(831)429-3856
Website:	http://www.sccs.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 56