Excellent
#1557 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Hollister Elementary
Elementary School · Goleta Union Elementary · Santa Barbara, CA
A Goleta Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4950 Anita Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
- Math 51% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hollister Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hollister 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Barbara), 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
$139,876
Median home value
$1,171,400
Median rent
$2,838/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Camino ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Trivium Charter School VoyageCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Foothill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Vieja Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 306 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Goleta Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hollister Elementary is listed in Goleta Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hollister Elementary
Hollister Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Goleta Union Elementary, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hollister Elementary
What grades does Hollister Elementary serve?
Hollister Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hollister Elementary?
Hollister Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hollister Elementary rank in CA?
Hollister Elementary ranks #1,557 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hollister Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hollister Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hollister Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollister Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hollister Elementary a charter school?
No, Hollister Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hollister Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hollister Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollister Elementary?
41.0% of students at Hollister 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (805) 681-1271
- Area population (ZIP 93111)
- 18,234
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 93111; 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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