Very Good
#2253 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Canalino Elementary
Elementary School · Carpinteria Unified · Carpinteria, CA
A Carpinteria Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1480 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Math 49% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canalino Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Canalino Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carpinteria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,633
Median home value
$1,074,600
Median rent
$2,331/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria FamilyEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| The Howard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Aliso ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carpinteria Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canalino Elementary is listed in Carpinteria Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canalino Elementary
Canalino Elementary is a public elementary school in Carpinteria, CA, part of Carpinteria Unified, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,253 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canalino Elementary
What grades does Canalino Elementary serve?
Canalino Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Canalino Elementary?
Canalino Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canalino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canalino Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canalino Elementary rank in CA?
Canalino Elementary ranks #2,253 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Canalino Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Canalino Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canalino Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canalino Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canalino Elementary a charter school?
No, Canalino Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canalino Elementary a Title I school?
No, Canalino Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canalino Elementary?
61.7% of students at Canalino Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (805) 684-4141
- Area population (ZIP 93013)
- 16,348
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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