Soquel Elementary

www.soquel.suesd.org

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Soquel Elementary School is a foundational part of the Soquel Union Elementary School District, located in the heart of Soquel, California. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous academic standards in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a strong focus on social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a hub for the local community, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Soquel Elementary is known for its picturesque campus and its focus on creating a positive school culture. The school frequently integrates experiential learning opportunities and utilizes its setting to engage students in active, hands-on exploration. By prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become thoughtful and engaged members of the broader community as they transition to middle school and beyond.

358

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Soquel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	142
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
167 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
142 (39.9 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
Asian
16 (4.5 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
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:	Soquel Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)464-5655
Website:	http://www.soquel.suesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 73

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 62