- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Barbara, CA
Hollister Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061551001971
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Elementary ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hollister Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061551001971 · Santa Barbara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 21.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
Hollister Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hollister 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
- This school
Hollister Elementary
393 students
- Kellogg Elemen
Kellogg Elementary
369 students
- La Patera Elem
La Patera Elementary
369 students
What this shows Hollister Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollister Elementary compares
Hollister 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
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 51.8%
White 31.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 7.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Hollister 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 Hollister Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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 |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Patera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister 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
- 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
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollister Elementary
How many students attend Hollister Elementary?
Hollister Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Elementary?
36.3% of students at Hollister Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Elementary?
Hollister Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Hollister Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Elementary ranks #6 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 Hollister 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.