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Foothill Elementary

Goleta Union Elementary · Santa Barbara County · 711 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1808

(805) 681-1268

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10/10
#386
Rank 386 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #280 · 95th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #634 · 89th percentile
Science10/10 · #142 · 97th percentile

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School Overview

Foothill Elementary sits in the heart of Goleta, just inland from the Santa Barbara coastline, where the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains make for a pretty spectacular backdrop to the school day. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board, with science scores that are among the best in California — a natural fit for a community surrounded by outdoor beauty and anchored by UCSB nearby. Families who value rigorous academics in a laid-back, tight-knit neighborhood setting will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

209 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
107 (51%)
Hispanic
56 (27%)
Multiple Races
32 (15%)
Asian
8 (4%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged35 (17%)
Students with Disabilities19 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

413
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.5
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 Programs4/10 · #3833 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found