At a glance
Reported students
306
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Adelante Charter: 306 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Adelante Charter
Adelante Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Barbara. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Adelante Charter District. NCES reports 306 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.4%) and White (13.1%). English learners represent 48% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Adelante Charter
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 48%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.1%
- Hispanic82.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Adelante Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 424 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cleveland Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 254 | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Spring Elementary Elementary · Cold Spring Elementary | KG–06 | 188 | 1.5 mi |
| McKinley Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 293 | 1.8 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 463 | 2 mi |
| Harding University Partnership Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 364 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Adelante Charter
What grades does Adelante Charter serve?
Adelante Charter reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Adelante Charter District.
How many students attend Adelante Charter?
Adelante Charter reported 306 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Adelante Charter?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 306 students and 16.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Adelante Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Adelante Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Adelante Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Adelante Charter in?
Adelante Charter is part of Adelante Charter District, based in Santa Barbara, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Adelante Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Cleveland Elementary (0.5 mi), Cold Spring Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.