- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goleta, CA
Isla Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Isla Vista 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 061551001972
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isla Vista Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Goleta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Isla Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isla Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Goleta, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551001972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Isla Vista Elementary shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061551001972 · Goleta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
Isla Vista Elementary shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Isla Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary
429 students
- This school
Isla Vista Elementary
418 students
- Foothill Eleme
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 Isla Vista Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isla Vista Elementary compares
Isla Vista Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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 46.9%
White 24.9%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Patera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isla Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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
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
Ellwood Elementary
Standard public school
303 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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Isla Vista Elementary
How many students attend Isla Vista Elementary?
Isla Vista Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isla Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Isla Vista Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Isla Vista Elementary?
41.7% of students at Isla Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isla Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Isla Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Goleta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isla Vista Elementary?
Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Goleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista Elementary, Goleta Union Elementary also operates Brandon Elementary (429 students), Foothill Elementary (413 students), and Hollister Elementary (393 students). See the Goleta Union Elementary district page for the complete list.