Below Average
#8142 of 9,539 schools in CA
Boulder Creek Elementary
Elementary School · San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Boulder Creek, CA
A San Lorenzo Valley Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Lomond St., Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Math 52% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boulder Creek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boulder Creek 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,483
Median home value
$779,300
Median rent
$1,985/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Grove CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,212 | Compare → |
| Slvusd CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Bonny Doon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| San Lorenzo Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boulder Creek Elementary is listed in San Lorenzo Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boulder Creek Elementary
Boulder Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Boulder Creek, CA, part of San Lorenzo Valley Unified, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,142 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boulder Creek Elementary
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary serve?
Boulder Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boulder Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Boulder Creek Elementary ranks #8,142 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Boulder Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Boulder Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Boulder Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulder Creek Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boulder Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Boulder Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boulder Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Boulder Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boulder Creek Elementary?
30.0% of students at Boulder Creek 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (831) 338-6413
- Area population (ZIP 95006)
- 8,433
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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 95006; 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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