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#4655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Bonny Doon Elementary
Elementary School · Bonny Doon Union Elementary · Santa Cruz, CA
A Bonny Doon Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1492 Pine Flat Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Math 62% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonny Doon Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bonny Doon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,040
Median home value
$1,189,300
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pacific ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 4.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Slvusd CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Boulder Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bonny Doon Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonny Doon Elementary is listed in Bonny Doon Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonny Doon Elementary
Bonny Doon Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Bonny Doon Union Elementary, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonny Doon Elementary
What grades does Bonny Doon Elementary serve?
Bonny Doon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bonny Doon Elementary?
Bonny Doon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonny Doon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonny Doon Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonny Doon Elementary rank in CA?
Bonny Doon Elementary ranks #4,655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bonny Doon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonny Doon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bonny Doon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonny Doon Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bonny Doon Elementary a charter school?
No, Bonny Doon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonny Doon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bonny Doon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonny Doon Elementary?
25.8% of students at Bonny Doon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (831) 427-2300
- Area population (ZIP 95060)
- 46,024
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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