HOPE Elementary School District

3970 La Colina Rd. Ste. 14
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1563
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

HOPE Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 859 students in HOPE Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in HOPE Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
859 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

HOPE Elementary School District, which is ranked #136 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#138 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

69%
47%
50-54%
29%
(2022-23)
16%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
40%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
50%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,487 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,246 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$20 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,487
$26,022

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,246
$22,604

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best HOPE Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vieja Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
434 Nogal Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1239
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
730 North Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-5333
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to HOPE Elementary School District?
HOPE Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 859 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Elementary School District?
HOPE Elementary School District is ranked #136 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE Elementary School District?
50% of HOPE Elementary School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE Elementary School District?
HOPE Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is HOPE Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,246 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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