Enrollment
51
Elementary
DISTRICT 221 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARPINTERIA UNIFIED·NCES 060756000729
Summerland Elementary
135 Valencia Ave., Summerland, CA 93067 · (805) 969-1011 · Santa Barbara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL51 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 90% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
13 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 12 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 24% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (12) is 20% larger than its 5th grade class (10).
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Carpinteria Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
72.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +1.7pp since 2014
Math
81.8%
CA avg 37.7% . +24.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 82 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 25 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 50.0% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 4.5% |
| Math | 36.4% | 45.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 72.7% | 81.8% |
| 2023-24 | 78.3% | 69.2% |
| 2022-23 | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| 2021-22 | 52.4% | 57.1% |
| 2020-21 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2018-19 | 84.0% | 88.0% |
| 2017-18 | 76.9% | 76.9% |
| 2016-17 | 78.6% | 85.7% |
| 2015-16 | 88.0% | 76.0% |
| 2014-15 | 71.0% | 57.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
74.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 75% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 65% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Summerland Elementary
Summerland Elementary's state test result (74.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerland Elementary this school | 51 | 25.5% | 74.6% |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary San Miguel | 58 | 24.1% | 45.1% |
| La Honda Elementary La Honda | 65 | 21.5% | 60.6% |
| Latrobe Elementary Shingle Springs | 55 | 29.1% | 78.7% |
| Round Valley Elementary Bishop | 68 | 23.5% | 67.1% |
| Liberty Primary Petaluma | 56 | 16.1% | N/A |
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 Summerland Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Barbara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 51 | #5,763 of 5,915 | #73 of 75 |
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
51
+1 (+2%) vs 2020
+34% since 1990-91, when it was 38
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 16.7:1
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 | 51 | 3 | 17.0:1 | 25% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | 32% (13) |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | 46% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | 28% (14) |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 3 | 21.0:1 | 14% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 66 | 3 | 22.0:1 | 14% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 50 | N/A | N/A | 30% (15) |
| 2000-01 | 55 | 3 | 18.3:1 | 5% (3) |
| 1990-91 | 38 | 2 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Summerland Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (63 to 51); teachers unchanged (3 to 3).
About Summerland Elementary
Summerland Elementary is a small elementary school in Summerland, California, (ZIP code 93067). School enrollment was 51 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 5. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
The Carpinteria Unified system has 6 schools and 1,912 students.
White students account for 75% of enrollment at Summerland Elementary. Smaller groups are 22% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Santa Barbara County is roughly 48% White. Summerland Elementary has a diversity index of 40%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Summerland Elementary, 3 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 17.0:1. That ratio is under the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 25% of enrollment. That is 43 points below the 68% average for public schools in Santa Barbara County.
The allk12 Grade for Summerland Elementary is A. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 90% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Summerland Elementary is 64.6%, and its average proficiency rate on state tests is 74.6%.
Census Bureau estimates for Santa Barbara County show that median household income is about $98,161, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 129 public schools operate in Santa Barbara County, serving about 66,191 students.
The closest public school to Summerland Elementary is Montecito Union, about 2.1 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Nearby schools with test data average 56.5% proficiency; Summerland Elementary posts 74.6%.
Summerland Elementary is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, a location NCES labels Suburb: Mid-size.
Enrollment went from 50 in 2020-21 to 51 in 2024-25, a change of 1 student.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Summerland Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 Carpinteria Unified
- Carpinteria Senior HighHigh · 593 students
- Canalino ElementaryElementary · 471 students
- Carpinteria MiddleMiddle · 437 students
- Aliso ElementaryElementary · 315 students
- Carpinteria FamilyElementary · 45 students
Other Summerland Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Summerland Elementary. Summerland Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- SUMMERLAND ELEM SCHOOLEWING, NE · 236 students
Nearby schools
- Montecito Union2.1 mi · 353
- Cold Spring Elementary3.9 mi · 188
- Cleveland Elementary4.3 mi · 254
- Aliso Elementary4.3 mi · 315
- Franklin Elementary4.6 mi · 424
- Adelante Charter4.7 mi · 306
Frequently asked questions
About Summerland ElementaryHow large is Summerland Elementary?
Summerland Elementary enrolls approximately 51 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Summerland Elementary serve?
Summerland Elementary serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Summerland Elementary have?
Summerland Elementary employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Summerland Elementary?
Student demographics at Summerland Elementary are roughly 75% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is Summerland Elementary in?
Summerland Elementary is part of Carpinteria Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.