El Camino Elementary School

5020 San Simeon Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Camino Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Camino Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

El Camino Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

El Camino Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
33%
40-44%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Camino Elementary School's ranking?
El Camino Elementary School is ranked #3716 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino Elementary School often compared to?
El Camino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollister Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School, Vieja Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Camino Elementary School?
325 students attend El Camino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of El Camino Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino Elementary School?
El Camino Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Elementary School offer ?
El Camino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Camino Elementary School part of?
El Camino Elementary School is part of Goleta Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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