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Brandon Elementary

Goleta Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 195 Brandon Drive, Goleta, CA 93117-1036

(805) 571-3770

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8/10
#1562
Rank 1562 out of 5,722
Top 27%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1563 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1835 · 68th percentile
Science8/10 · #1184 · 79th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into Goleta — the quieter, more laid-back neighbor to Santa Barbara — Brandon Elementary sits in a community that blends beach town ease with genuine academic ambition. Families drawn to the area's outdoor lifestyle and proximity to UCSB will find a school that holds its own, particularly in science, where it outpaces a solid majority of California elementary schools. It's a good fit for families who want strong fundamentals in a neighborhood that feels grounded and unpretentious, without the hustle of the bigger city next door.

Student Demographics

245 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
125 (51%)
White
87 (36%)
Multiple Races
21 (9%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (47%)
Students with Disabilities24 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

429
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4737 · 22nd percentile

40 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.