- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Barbara, CA
Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061749007426
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #17 of 20
- elementary schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Elementary ranks #17 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Hope Elementary · California
NCES ID 061749007426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hope Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 061749007426 · Santa Barbara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 18.6:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Vieja Valley Elementary (313 students)
Hope Elementary held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vieja Valley E
Vieja Valley Elementary
313 students
- This school
Hope Elementary
279 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
267 students
What this shows Hope Elementary reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Elementary compares
Hope 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.6:1
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
24.4%
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
$17,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 39.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Hope Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hope Elementary reports $17,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieja Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Elementary
How many students attend Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Hope Elementary?
37.5% of students at Hope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hope Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Elementary ranks #17 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 Hope Elementary?
Besides Hope Elementary, Hope Elementary also operates Vieja Valley Elementary (313 students) and Monte Vista Elementary (267 students). See the Hope Elementary district page for the complete list.