La Patera Elementary vs Santa Barbara Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Santa Barbara Charter
Goleta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
269 students
| Measure | La Patera Elementary Goleta, California | Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1974 of 5,693 | #1109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26032 of 50,301 | #14813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 369 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Barbara Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 48.7).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 45%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.4).
- •La Patera Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 269.
- •La Patera Elementary is a public school while Santa Barbara Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Santa Barbara Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Charter ranks higher (65.0 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 Santa Barbara Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Patera Elementary: 369. Santa Barbara Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Patera Elementary and Santa Barbara Charter rank in California?
La Patera Elementary is 1974th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Charter is 1109th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).