Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
8005 Winkle Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · (831) 464-5670 · Part of Soquel Elementary School District
Live Oak’s School Grade B+ better than 71% of California school districts
Students
214
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
- Larger classes: 24 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Live Oak kids: Ocean Alternative Education Center
On the path
Where Live Oak kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Santa Cruz Gardens ElementaryYou are here
6–8Ocean Alternative Education Centerin Santa Cruz
Location
Directions ↗8005 Winkle Ave., Santa Cruz
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten49
Grade 131
Grade 242
Grade 331
Grade 428
Grade 533
Enrollment over time
234’20
238’21
232’22
204’23
214’24
Down 8.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 38%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary from Live Oak families.
Other schools in Soquel Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.