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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Opal Cliffs
Opal Cliffs is a public elementary school in Capitola, CA, part of the Soquel Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 6 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $96,701, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a midsize suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 6 students, Opal Cliffs is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, Opal Cliffs offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction 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
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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. Ocean Alternative Education Center (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). Another option is GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Santa Cruz). Additionally, Green Acres Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 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 | 5.4 |
| Soquel Elementary Soquel | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Soquel High Soquel | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Main Street Elementary Soquel | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Santa Cruz Montessori School Wavecrest Junior High Soquel | 1.6 mi | — |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| THE BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| 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 | 6.6 |
| Delta Charter Aptos | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz | 2.5 mi | 3.5 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Opal Cliffs has a median household income of $96,701. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $781,900, with a median rent of $2,370/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,182/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Capitola). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Soquel Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 1,566
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,473
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