At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
393
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
22%-43.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Rio del Mar Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Aptos, California. The school enrolls 393 students. It is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPajaro Valley Unified
County6087
CityAptos
ZIP95003
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062949004549
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment393
White63.9%
Hispanic / Latino22.3%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races8.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
63.9%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
8.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.