Dos Pueblos Senior High vs Ellwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dos Pueblos Senior High
Goleta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
Ellwood Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Dos Pueblos Senior High Goleta, California | Ellwood Elementary Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,343 | #1490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7871 of 16,910 | #19708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,149 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 51.9).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 43.9%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.6).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High is the larger school with 2,149 students compared with 303.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dos Pueblos Senior High better than Ellwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellwood Elementary ranks higher (57.8 vs 51.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dos Pueblos Senior High and Ellwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dos Pueblos Senior High: 2,149. Ellwood Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dos Pueblos Senior High and Ellwood Elementary rank in California?
Dos Pueblos Senior High is 360th of 1,343 and Ellwood Elementary is 1490th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).