Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summerland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summerland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summerland Elementary School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summerland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerland Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2108 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carpinteria Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerland Elementary School's ranking?
Summerland Elementary School is ranked #2108 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summerland Elementary School often compared to?
Summerland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montecito Union, Cold Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Summerland Elementary School?
51 students attend Summerland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Summerland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerland Elementary School?
Summerland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summerland Elementary School offer ?
Summerland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summerland Elementary School part of?
Summerland Elementary School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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