Top Rankings
Goleta Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,408 students in Goleta Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Goleta Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,408 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Goleta Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #230 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
217 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,561 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
19 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,274 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
328 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
622
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
461
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
468
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
456
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
475
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
496
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
430
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,362 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,823
$19,942
Spending / Student
$18,362
$18,366
Best Goleta Union Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
711 Ribera Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5465 Queen Anne Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Anita Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Isla Vista Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Ellwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Brandon Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3770
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
La Patera Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 North La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
El Camino Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5020 San Simeon Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goleta Union Elementary School District?
Goleta Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,408 students.
What is the rank of Goleta Union Elementary School District?
Goleta Union Elementary School District is ranked #230 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goleta Union Elementary School District?
46% of Goleta Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goleta Union Elementary School District?
Goleta Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Goleta Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,362 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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