Top Rankings
College Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 188 students in College Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in College Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
188 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
College Elementary School District, which is ranked #438 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,633 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,282 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,633
$19,974
Spending / Student
$37,282
$18,396
Best College Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7310
Gr: 1-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Gr: K | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to College Elementary School District?
College Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of College Elementary School District?
College Elementary School District is ranked #438 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in College Elementary School District?
56% of College Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of College Elementary School District?
College Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is College Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,282 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.

When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?

When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.