Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellwood Elementary serves the southwest part of Goleta, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 64.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellwood Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellwood Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2283 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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White
32%
20%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellwood Elementary School's ranking?
Ellwood Elementary School is ranked #2283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ellwood Elementary School often compared to?
Ellwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isla Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellwood Elementary School?
303 students attend Ellwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ellwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellwood Elementary School?
Ellwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellwood Elementary School offer ?
Ellwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ellwood Elementary School part of?
Ellwood Elementary School is part of Goleta Union Elementary School District.
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