Hollister Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hollister Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hollister Elementary School is 0.60, 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)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollister Elementary School?
297 students attend Hollister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hollister Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 22:1.
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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