At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Santa Barbara Charter: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
22.3:1 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
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Santa Barbara Charter
Santa Barbara Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Goleta. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Santa Barbara Unified. NCES reports 269 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to 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 White (58.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santa Barbara Charter
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.08 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White58.4%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black0%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.3%
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
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.
Other schools in Santa Barbara Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cleveland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
254 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
315 reported students
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
221 reported students
Harding University Partnership
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
424 reported students
Public schools near Santa Barbara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Patera Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 369 | 0.7 mi |
| Kellogg Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 369 | 0.8 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 351 | 1.2 mi |
| Foothill Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 413 | 1.9 mi |
| El Camino Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 350 | 2.3 mi |
| Hollister Elementary Elementary · Goleta Union Elementary | KG–06 | 393 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara Charter
What grades does Santa Barbara Charter serve?
Santa Barbara Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Barbara Unified.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Charter?
Santa Barbara Charter reported 269 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Barbara Charter?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 269 students and 12.08 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 Santa Barbara Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Barbara Charter in?
Santa Barbara Charter is part of Santa Barbara Unified, based in Santa Barbara, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Barbara Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include La Patera Elementary (0.7 mi), Kellogg Elementary (0.8 mi), Mountain View Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.