Ellwood Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellwood Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ellwood Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ellwood Elementary School?
267 students attend Ellwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ellwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellwood Elementary School?
Ellwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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