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Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hollister Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollister Elementary serves the southeast part of Santa Barbara, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hollister Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hollister Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollister Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1327 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollister Elementary School's ranking?
Hollister Elementary School is ranked #1327 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollister Elementary School often compared to?
Hollister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vieja Valley Elementary School, El Camino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollister Elementary School?
393 students attend Hollister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hollister Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollister Elementary School?
Hollister Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollister Elementary School offer ?
Hollister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hollister Elementary School part of?
Hollister Elementary School is part of Goleta Union Elementary School District.
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