De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City Elementary · Grades K-5
1,801st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
De Laveaga Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks De Laveaga Elementary 1,801st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 68th in 2025.
De Laveaga Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 247 students tested
De Laveaga Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5% | 45.6% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 42.2% | 41.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 7.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near De Laveaga Elementary
Typical home value $1.37M in zip 95065 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near De Laveaga Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 0.6 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 6Ocean Alternative Education CenterLive Oak Elementary · 0.6 mi away2,412th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 7Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 52% - 4Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.3 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 8Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-MonarchSanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.3 mi away1,377th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 48% - 6Gault ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,569th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 6Santa Cruz Gardens ElementarySoquel Union Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,571st of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 36% - 5Del Mar ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.9 mi away2,909th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is De Laveaga Elementary in?
De Laveaga Elementary is part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is De Laveaga Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks De Laveaga Elementary 1,801st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of De Laveaga Elementary?
White 46%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 4% (507 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near De Laveaga Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95065 is $1.37M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.