- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Barbara, CA
Foothill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061551001970
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 20
- elementary schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #4 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Foothill Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061551001970 · Santa Barbara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 24.3:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
Foothill Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill 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
- This school
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 Foothill Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Elementary compares
Foothill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Foothill 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 Foothill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isla Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Patera Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill 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
- 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 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
Hollister Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 21.8:1 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill Elementary
How many students attend Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Elementary?
14.7% of students at Foothill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Elementary is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Foothill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #4 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 Foothill Elementary, Goleta Union Elementary also operates Brandon Elementary (429 students), Isla Vista Elementary (418 students), and Hollister Elementary (393 students). See the Goleta Union Elementary district page for the complete list.