Isla Vista Elementary vs La Patera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isla Vista Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
La Patera Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
| Measure | Isla Vista Elementary Goleta, California | La Patera Elementary Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 5,693 | #1974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16652 of 50,301 | #26032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 418 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isla Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 48.7).
- •Isla Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Isla Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 47.6%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.9).
- •Isla Vista Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 369.
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 Isla Vista Elementary better than La Patera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isla Vista Elementary ranks higher (62.2 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 Isla Vista Elementary and La Patera Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isla Vista Elementary: 418. La Patera Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isla Vista Elementary and La Patera Elementary rank in California?
Isla Vista Elementary is 1244th of 5,693 and La Patera Elementary is 1974th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).