- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goleta, CA
Brandon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061551006622
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Goleta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Goleta, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551006622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Brandon Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061551006622 · Goleta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 18.7:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Isla Vista Elementary (418 students)
Brandon Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brandon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brandon Elementary
429 students
- Isla Vista Ele
Isla Vista Elementary
418 students
- Foothill Eleme
Foothill Elementary
413 students
- Hollister Elem
Hollister Elementary
393 students
- Kellogg Elemen
Kellogg Elementary
369 students
- La Patera Elem
La Patera Elementary
369 students
What this shows Brandon Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Elementary compares
Brandon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 37.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Brandon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goleta Union Elementary reports $22,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Patera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Goleta
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Isla Vista Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Kellogg Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
La Patera Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Ellwood Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Barbara Charter
Standard public school
269 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Elementary
How many students attend Brandon Elementary?
Brandon Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Elementary?
33.3% of students at Brandon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Goleta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Elementary?
Brandon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brandon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Goleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Goleta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goleta on the city page.
What other schools are in Goleta Union Elementary?
Besides Brandon Elementary, Goleta Union Elementary also operates Isla Vista Elementary (418 students), Foothill Elementary (413 students), and Hollister Elementary (393 students). See the Goleta Union Elementary district page for the complete list.