Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District
School District · Santa Cruz, California
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$22,104
+$4,457 vs California median
District size
97 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Bonny Doon Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonny Doon Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bonny Doon Union Elementary
Bonny Doon Union Elementary is a Santa Cruz, California school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 97 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $22,104 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Bonny Doon Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bonny Doon Elementary, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bonny Doon Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Bonny Doon Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bonny Doon Union Elementary with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Cruz
- Total Enrollment
- 97
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- District spending per student
- $22,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
Bonny Doon Union Elementary has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Bonny Doon Union Elementary is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
Bonny Doon Union Elementary's district-level spending was $22,104 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bonny Doon Union Elementary is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
Bonny Doon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bonny Doon Union Elementary with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bonny Doon Union Elementary?
Across schools in Bonny Doon Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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