Serving 172 students in grades 1-8, Santa Ynez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 1-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Ynez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Ynez Elementary School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Ynez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ynez Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Ynez Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Ynez Elementary School is ranked #2217 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ynez Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Ynez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Ynez Valley Charter, Ballard Elementary School, Los Olivos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Ynez Elementary School?
172 students attend Santa Ynez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Santa Ynez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ynez Elementary School?
Santa Ynez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Ynez Elementary School offer ?
Santa Ynez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Santa Ynez Elementary School part of?
Santa Ynez Elementary School is part of College Elementary School District.
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