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Opal Cliffs
Elementary School · Soquel Union Elementary
4510 Jade St., Capitola, CA 95010
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Opal Cliffs
Elementary School in Capitola · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Opal Cliffs
Opal Cliffs is a public elementary school in Capitola, CA, part of Soquel Union Elementary. Opal Cliffs serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Opal Cliffs is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Opal Cliffs sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 4510 Jade St., Capitola, CA 95010
- Website
- scg.suesd.org
- Phone
- (831) 464-5630
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
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Location
4510 Jade St., Capitola, CA 95010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Opal Cliffs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Green Acres Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). Another option is Live Oak Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). Additionally, Ocean Alternative Education Center (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). For more schools in Capitola, see our Capitola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle Capitola | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Soquel Elementary Soquel | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Soquel High Soquel | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Main Street Elementary Soquel | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Santa Cruz Montessori School Wavecrest Junior High Soquel | 1.6 mi | — |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| THE BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI Santa Cruz | 1.8 mi | — |
| VHM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
| VHM Christian School Santa Cruz | 1.9 mi | — |
| TWIN LAKES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aptos | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Harbor High Santa Cruz | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Delta Charter Aptos | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,701
Median Home Value
$781,900
Median Rent
$2,370/mo
Population
8,697
College Educated
46.5%
Homeownership
46.5%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
49.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Opal Cliffs
What grades does Opal Cliffs serve?
Opal Cliffs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Opal Cliffs?
Opal Cliffs has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opal Cliffs?
The student-teacher ratio at Opal Cliffs is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Opal Cliffs a charter school?
No, Opal Cliffs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opal Cliffs a Title I school?
No, Opal Cliffs is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 464-5630
Resources & Links
District
Soquel Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 1,566
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,473
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