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Best kept secret at Manzanita Public Charter?
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Enrollment
483
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANZANITA PUBLIC CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060171912214
Manzanita Public Charter
991 Mountain View Blvd., Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA 93437 · (805) 734-5600 · Santa Barbara County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL483 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
25.4:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
193 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 77 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 76 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 76 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (74) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (76).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Manzanita Public Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita Public Charter this school | 483 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Sycamore Valley Academy Visalia | 419 | 38.2% | N/A |
| Blue Oak Academy Visalia | 430 | 38.1% | N/A |
| Brandon Elementary Goleta | 429 | 42.2% | 50.6% |
| Buena Vista Elementary Lompoc | 498 | 40.8% | 43.3% |
| Solvang Elementary Solvang | 602 | 38.2% | 51.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Manzanita Public Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Barbara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 483 | #2,647 of 5,915 | #31 of 75 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.4:1 | #4,621 of 5,352 | #59 of 63 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.7% | #1,954 of 5,354 | #15 of 63 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.0% | #4,336 of 5,625 | #57 of 70 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
483
+70 (+17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
25.4:1
was 22.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 483 | 19 | 25.4:1 | 40% (193) |
| 2023-24 | 458 | 17.5 | 26.2:1 | 51% (232) |
| 2022-23 | 453 | 18 | 25.2:1 | 50% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 413 | 18 | 22.9:1 | 57% (237) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Manzanita Public Charter.
About Manzanita Public Charter
Manzanita Public Charter is an elementary school located in Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in Santa Barbara County. A total of 483 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 6.
Manzanita Public Charter belongs to Manzanita Public Charter District.
A majority of students at Manzanita Public Charter, 53%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 34% White and 10% multiracial. By the diversity index, Manzanita Public Charter comes in at 59%.
Federal staffing data show 19 full-time-equivalent teachers at Manzanita Public Charter and a ratio of 25.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 40% of enrollment. That is 28 points below the 68% average for public schools in Santa Barbara County.
Census Bureau estimates for Santa Barbara County show that median household income is about $98,161, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. A total of 129 public schools operate in Santa Barbara County, serving about 66,191 students.
The closest public school, Vandenberg Middle, is about 0.6 miles from Manzanita Public Charter. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
Manzanita Public Charter has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe. Manzanita Public Charter holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
The number of students grew from 413 to 483 over 4 years. The number of students per teacher rose from 22.9 to 25.4 over 4 years.
To ask about school safety, transportation, and start times, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Santa Barbara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
443,701
Census ACS
Median income
$98,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
66,191 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Vandenberg MiddleMiddle · 565 students
- Crestview ElementaryElementary · 373 students
Nearby schools
- Vandenberg Middle0.6 mi · 565
- Crestview Elementary1.3 mi · 373
- Cabrillo High3.1 mi · 1,060
- Buena Vista Elementary3.6 mi · 498
- Maple High4.2 mi · 135
- Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy5.5 mi · 398
Frequently asked questions
About Manzanita Public CharterHow many students attend Manzanita Public Charter?
Manzanita Public Charter enrolls approximately 483 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Manzanita Public Charter serve?
Manzanita Public Charter serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Public Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Manzanita Public Charter is approximately 25.4:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Manzanita Public Charter?
Student demographics at Manzanita Public Charter are roughly 34% White, 53% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Manzanita Public Charter?
Manzanita Public Charter is overseen by Manzanita Public Charter District in Santa Barbara County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.