At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
6
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
7%-58.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Opal Cliffs is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Capitola, California. The school enrolls 6 students. It is part of the Soquel Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSoquel Union Elementary
County6087
CityCapitola
ZIP95010
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063729013055
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment6
White66.7%
Hispanic / Latino33.3%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
66.7%
Hispanic
33.3%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.