Ellwood Elementary vs La Patera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellwood Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
La Patera Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
| Measure | Ellwood Elementary Goleta, California | La Patera Elementary Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1490 of 5,693 | #1974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19708 of 50,301 | #26032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 303 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 48.7).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 45%).
- •Ellwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
- •La Patera Elementary is the larger school with 369 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 Ellwood Elementary better than La Patera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellwood Elementary ranks higher (57.8 vs 48.7 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 Ellwood Elementary and La Patera Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellwood Elementary: 303. La Patera Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellwood Elementary and La Patera Elementary rank in California?
Ellwood Elementary is 1490th of 5,693 and La Patera Elementary is 1974th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).