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Gault Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Cruz City Elementary
1320 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
22.4:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
22.4:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,534 of 9,539
In Santa Cruz
#20 of 25
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Santa Cruz City Elementary
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About Gault Elementary
Gault Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Santa Cruz City Elementary. Gault Elementary serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Gault Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Gault Elementary show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Gault Elementary runs 22.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
37% of students at Gault Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Gault Elementary — Students at Gault Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Gault Elementary Compares
See how Gault Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1320 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gault Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Green Acres Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ocean Alternative Education Center (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY CROSS SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Santa Cruz Children's School Santa Cruz | 0.3 mi | — |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Alternative Family Education Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Costanoa Continuation High Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| VHM Christian School Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | — |
| VHM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Harbor High Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| THE BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| De Laveaga Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Holy Cross Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | — |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | — |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Santa Cruz High Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,261
Median Home Value
$1,064,600
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
Population
36,047
College Educated
50.7%
Homeownership
53.6%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
42.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gault Elementary
What grades does Gault Elementary serve?
Gault Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gault Elementary?
Gault Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gault Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gault Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gault Elementary rank in CA?
Gault Elementary ranks #5,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gault Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gault Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Gault Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gault Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gault Elementary a charter school?
No, Gault Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gault Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gault Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gault Elementary?
59.8% of students at Gault 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (831) 429-3856
Resources & Links
District
Santa Cruz City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 1,768
- Schools in District
- 5
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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