Very Good
#2261 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Santa Ynez Elementary
Elementary School · College Elementary · Santa Ynez, CA
A College Elementary elementary school serving grades 1st – 8th.
3525 Pine St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Ynez Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Ynez 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,932
Median home value
$1,187,700
Median rent
$2,604/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Santa Ynez Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Ballard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Solvang ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
College Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $37,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Ynez Elementary is listed in College Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ynez, CA, part of College Elementary, serving approximately 164 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,261 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Ynez Elementary
What grades does Santa Ynez Elementary serve?
Santa Ynez Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Ynez Elementary?
Santa Ynez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Ynez Elementary rank in CA?
Santa Ynez Elementary ranks #2,261 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Ynez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Ynez Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Ynez Elementary a charter school?
No, Santa Ynez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Ynez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Santa Ynez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Ynez Elementary?
42.1% of students at Santa Ynez 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (805) 686-7310
- Area population (ZIP 93460)
- 6,425
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 93460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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