College Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 202 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 175 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Barbara County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $43,529 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.6% local, 20.1% state, and 6.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $239,439 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #206 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 30.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 45.2% White across the district's schools.
Santa Ynez Elementary accounts for 84.0% of all College Elementary student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means College Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
College Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 30.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
College Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 202 students.
How much does College Elementary spend per student?
College Elementary spends $43,529 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #206 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in College Elementary?
The average teacher salary in College Elementary is $239,439 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near College Elementary?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Barbara County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of College Elementary?
College Elementary students are 49.3% Hispanic or Latino, 45.2% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for College Elementary?
College Elementary has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #206 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.