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Ellwood Elementary

Goleta Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 7686 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117-2439

(805) 571-3774

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8/10
#1498
Rank 1498 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1379 · 76th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1995 · 65th percentile
Science9/10 · #955 · 83rd percentile

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School Overview

Ellwood Elementary sits in Goleta, the laid-back beach community just west of Santa Barbara, where the pace is a little slower and the lifestyle leans heavily outdoor. The school draws families who appreciate its solid academics — particularly strong in science, which feels right at home given its proximity to UCSB and the natural world of the Ellwood Mesa and monarch butterfly preserve nearby. It's a great fit for families who want a well-rounded public school experience in a community where the mountains meet the coast and kids tend to grow up with a genuine curiosity about the world around them.

Student Demographics

172 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
94 (55%)
White
56 (33%)
Multiple Races
11 (6%)
Asian
6 (3%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged83 (48%)
Students with Disabilities19 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

303
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.6
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 · #4674 · 23rd percentile

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