- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goleta, CA
Kellogg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kellogg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061551001973
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kellogg Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Goleta · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kellogg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kellogg Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Goleta, CA.
School address
District: Goleta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061551001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Kellogg Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061551001973 · Goleta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 17.6:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Elementary (429 students)
Kellogg Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kellogg 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
- This school
Kellogg Elementary
369 students
- La Patera Elem
La Patera Elementary
369 students
What this shows Kellogg Elementary reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kellogg Elementary compares
Kellogg 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
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 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 6.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Kellogg 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 Kellogg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isla Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Patera Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kellogg 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
- 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
Isla Vista Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 17.4:1 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kellogg Elementary
How many students attend Kellogg Elementary?
Kellogg Elementary has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kellogg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kellogg Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Kellogg Elementary?
19.1% of students at Kellogg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kellogg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kellogg Elementary is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Goleta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kellogg Elementary?
Kellogg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Kellogg Elementary rank among elementary schools in Goleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kellogg Elementary ranks #1 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 Kellogg 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.