- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Barbara, CA
El Camino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Camino 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 061551008345
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 20
- elementary schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Elementary ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551008345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
El Camino Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061551008345 · Santa Barbara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 20.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
El Camino Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Elemen
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
- This school
El Camino Elementary
350 students
What this shows El Camino Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino Elementary compares
El Camino 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 74.5%
White 16.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, El Camino Elementary is less 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 El Camino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isla Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Santa Barbara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peabody Charter
Standard public school
780 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 24.3:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino Elementary
How many students attend El Camino Elementary?
El Camino Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 El Camino Elementary?
43.8% of students at El Camino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Camino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino Elementary?
El Camino 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 El Camino Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Elementary ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara on the city page.
What other schools are in Goleta Union Elementary?
Besides El Camino Elementary, Goleta Union Elementary also operates Brandon Elementary (429 students), Isla Vista Elementary (418 students), and Foothill Elementary (413 students). See the Goleta Union Elementary district page for the complete list.