Main Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Main Elementary School serves 260 students in grades 1-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Elementary School?
260 students attend Main Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Main Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Main Elementary School offer ?
Main Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Main Elementary School part of?
Main Elementary School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.

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