Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Foothill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Foothill Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foothill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill Elementary School often compared to?
Foothill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Kellogg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Elementary School?
374 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Foothill Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Elementary School?
Foothill Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothill Elementary School offer ?
Foothill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Foothill Elementary School part of?
Foothill Elementary School is part of Goleta Union Elementary School District.
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