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7686 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117-2439
Summary
Ellwood Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 42.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,784/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,046/4,657 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 303 |
| Low-Income Students | 148 (48.8%) |
| English Learners | 57 (18.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 5.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and fell 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math -5.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.5% to 72.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 46.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.9% to 51.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 48.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ellwood Elementary compare within the district?
Ellwood Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Goleta Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ellwood Elementary rank in California?
Ellwood Elementary ranks No. 1,784 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,046 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ellwood Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.8% meet the reading standard and 17.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ellwood Elementary compare with other schools in Goleta?
Ellwood Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Goleta with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GoletaHow does Ellwood Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Ellwood Elementary is No. 22 in both reading and math proficiency among the 58 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ellwood ElementaryThis school | 42.1% | 50.9% |
| Brandon Elementary | 50.2% | 57.5% |
| Isla Vista Elementary | 56.8% | 59.4% |
