- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goleta, CA
Ellwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellwood 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 061551001969
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellwood Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Goleta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellwood Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Goleta, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ellwood Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061551001969 · Goleta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 16.8:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
Ellwood Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ellwood 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
Ellwood Elementary
303 students
What this shows Ellwood Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellwood Elementary compares
Ellwood 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 53.3%
White 32.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Ellwood 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 Ellwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isla Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellwood 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 Goleta
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brandon Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellwood Elementary
How many students attend Ellwood Elementary?
Ellwood Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellwood Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Ellwood Elementary?
34.3% of students at Ellwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Goleta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellwood Elementary?
Ellwood 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 Ellwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Goleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellwood 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 Ellwood 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.