How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Goleta Union Elementary | Santa Barbara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Goleta, California | Santa Barbara, California |
| Total Enrollment | 3,416 | 12,583 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Goleta Union Elementary | Santa Barbara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,980 | $18,088 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 19.6% | 18.5% |
| Local Revenue | 70.3% | 72.3% |
Goleta Union Elementary
Federal State Local
Santa Barbara Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Goleta Union Elementary | Santa Barbara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.1% | 23.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.9% | 68.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.0% | 46.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Goleta Union Elementary | Santa Barbara Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 245.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 24.6% |
School Types
Goleta Union Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Barbara Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.