La Patera Elementary vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Patera Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
Mountain View Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
| Measure | La Patera Elementary Goleta, California | Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1974 of 5,693 | #340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26032 of 50,301 | #5620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 369 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 75% |
| city | Goleta | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 48.7).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 41%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 45%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.5).
- •La Patera Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 351.
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 La Patera Elementary better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (78.9 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 La Patera Elementary and Mountain View Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Patera Elementary: 369. Mountain View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Patera Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in California?
La Patera Elementary is 1974th of 5,693 and Mountain View Elementary is 340th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).