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Bonny Doon Elementary School

1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bonny Doon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonny Doon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bonny Doon Elementary School's student population of 97 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

Bonny Doon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonny Doon Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1518 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
33%
65-69%
47%
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonny Doon Elementary School's ranking?
Bonny Doon Elementary School is ranked #1518 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bonny Doon Elementary School?
97 students attend Bonny Doon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bonny Doon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonny Doon Elementary School?
Bonny Doon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonny Doon Elementary School offer ?
Bonny Doon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bonny Doon Elementary School part of?
Bonny Doon Elementary School is part of Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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