Serving 341 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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 341 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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 #2421 out of 9,602 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
341 students attend Ellwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ellwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 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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