La Patera Elementary

Public K-6

 555 N. La Patera Ln.
       Goleta, CA  93117-1507


(805) 681-1280

District: Goleta Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1669th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,832 Help


Students who attend La Patera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goleta Valley Junior High
High:    Dos Pueblos Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.4%
White:
33.2%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details La Patera Elementary ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Goleta Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.4%), White (33.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Patera Elementary is 17, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Goleta Union Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Patera Elementary is $14,832, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Goleta Union Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Patera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Patera Elementary 1669th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Patera Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Goleta Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Goleta Union Elementary 238th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Patera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.65 2563rd 4809 46.7%
2005 40.20 2701st 4822 44.0%
2006 45.60 2404th 4818 50.1%
2007 44.49 2650th 5113 48.2%
2008 40.01 2941st 5113 42.5%
2009 35.27 3348th 5193 35.5%
2010 49.54 2590th 5314 51.3%
2011 52.62 2442nd 5377 54.6%
2012 58.49 2123rd 5390 60.6%
2013 48.09 2798th 5530 49.4%
2015 37.59 3159th 5611 43.7%
2016 48.51 2568th 5614 54.3%
2017 58.23 2106th 5692 63.0%
2018 48.66 2632nd 5662 53.5%
2019 52.89 2429th 5789 58.0%
2022 57.20 2167th 5883 63.2%
2023 68.06 1663rd 5848 71.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.91 2135th 3246 34.2%
2019 43.72 1566th 3275 52.2%
2022 55.32 954th 3311 71.2%
2023 65.27 621st 3240 80.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.67 3425th 5084 32.6%
2019 42.13 2963rd 5173 42.7%
2022 48.50 2362nd 5264 55.1%
2023 43.49 2796th 5355 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.98 2831st 5413 47.7%
2019 50.75 2449th 5492 55.4%
2022 54.62 2185th 5635 61.2%
2023 65.19 1701st 5595 69.6%
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Rank History for Male students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 2308th 5431 57.5%
2019 53.22 2302nd 5510 58.2%
2022 58.88 2015th 5663 64.4%
2023 66.64 1649th 5627 70.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.90 2623rd 4830 45.7%
2019 48.45 2390th 4963 51.8%
2022 37.12 3138th 5084 38.3%
2023 47.06 2417th 5079 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at La Patera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.41 795th 2726 70.8%
2023 77.41 526th 2659 80.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Open Quote Great teachers, fantastic principal and a wonderfully welcoming community of families. All have our students best interest in mind, always. Low student to teacher ratios and great enrichment programs. We love La Patera School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for La Patera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 240 9 25 213 7 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 241 10 33 230 5 n/a n/a 0 519
1990 231 15 31 247 6 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 256 14 37 256 8 n/a n/a 0 571
1992 270 16 41 262 5 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 281 13 48 287 7 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 290 12 51 330 5 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 256 8 50 380 7 n/a n/a 0 701
1996 256 8 50 380 7 n/a n/a 0 701
1997 237 13 43 318 4 n/a n/a 0 615
1998 227 13 35 326 5 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 213 12 38 325 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 200 9 33 250 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 202 5 21 247 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 178 3 34 272 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 178 3 34 272 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 158 5 31 293 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 143 4 21 277 4 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 137 3 18 278 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 123 4 20 259 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 100 5 21 262 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 121 5 21 281 2 0 0 0 430
2010 113 8 18 281 1 1 13 0 435
2011 106 9 14 319 0 0 8 0 456
2012 98 6 14 310 0 0 4 0 432
2013 95 5 14 303 0 0 5 0 422
2014 87 3 11 317 0 0 10 0 428
2015 87 3 8 316 0 0 12 0 426
2016 89 4 8 321 0 0 13 0 435
2017 74 2 9 289 0 0 13 0 387
2018 82 1 8 269 0 0 15 0 375
2019 89 0 8 246 0 0 16 0 359
2020 117 0 9 236 0 0 31 1 394
2021 95 0 4 193 0 0 24 0 316
2022 132 0 7 218 0 0 22 0 379
2023 125 1 8 216 0 0 26 0 376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Patera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 22.6 21.8 n/a
1989 519 24.6 21.0 n/a
1990 530 24.6 21.5 n/a
1991 571 26.6 21.4 n/a
1992 594 27.0 22.0 34.7
1993 636 26.4 24.1 40.4
1994 688 26.5 26.0 44.6
1995 701 28.5 24.6 50.9
1996 701 28.5 24.6 50.9
1997 615 30.3 20.3 46.3
1998 606 31.5 19.2 50.2
1999 591 30.8 19.2 45.7
2000 493 25.0 19.7 43.6
2001 476 23.8 20.0 39.7
2002 489 23.0 21.3 42.1
2003 489 23.0 21.3 42.1
2004 489 25.0 19.6 47.4
2005 449 23.1 19.4 50.1
2006 440 23.1 19.0 48.6
2007 409 23.0 17.8 51.8
2008 391 25.0 15.6 54.2
2009 430 23.0 17.8 55.1
2010 435 23.0 18.8 59.3
2011 456 n/a n/a 60.7
2012 432 21.0 20.5 n/a
2013 422 19.0 22.2 62.6
2014 428 20.0 21.4 63.8
2015 426 20.0 21.3 66.4
2016 435 21.0 20.7 63.7
2017 387 20.0 19.3 62
2018 375 17.0 22.0 60
2019 359 17.0 21.1 57.9
2020 394 n/a n/a 55.3
2021 316 17.0 18.5 44.6
2022 379 23.0 16.4 37.2
2023 376 22.0 17.0 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Patera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 22.6 21.8 n/a
1989 519 24.6 21.0 n/a
1990 530 24.6 21.5 n/a
1991 571 26.6 21.4 n/a
1992 594 27.0 22.0 34.7
1993 636 26.4 24.1 40.4
1994 688 26.5 26.0 44.6
1995 701 28.5 24.6 50.9
1996 701 28.5 24.6 50.9
1997 615 30.3 20.3 46.3
1998 606 31.5 19.2 50.2
1999 591 30.8 19.2 45.7
2000 493 25.0 19.7 43.6
2001 476 23.8 20.0 39.7
2002 489 23.0 21.3 42.1
2003 489 23.0 21.3 42.1
2004 489 25.0 19.6 47.4
2005 449 23.1 19.4 50.1
2006 440 23.1 19.0 48.6
2007 409 23.0 17.8 51.8
2008 391 25.0 15.6 54.2
2009 430 23.0 17.8 55.1
2010 435 23.0 18.8 59.3
2011 456 n/a n/a 60.7
2012 432 21.0 20.5 n/a
2013 422 19.0 22.2 62.6
2014 428 20.0 21.4 63.8
2015 426 20.0 21.3 66.4
2016 435 21.0 20.7 63.7
2017 387 20.0 19.3 62
2018 375 17.0 22.0 60
2019 359 17.0 21.1 57.9
2020 394 n/a n/a 55.3
2021 316 17.0 18.5 44.6
2022 379 23.0 16.4 37.2
2023 376 22.0 17.0 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

La Patera Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%93.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%93.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201596.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201692.0%8.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201897.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Patera Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,832

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Patera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2429th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1663rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Patera Elementary)4858.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goleta Union Elementary)63.161.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Patera Elementary)4856.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Goleta Union Elementary)62.660.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Patera Elementary)5047.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goleta Union Elementary)61.862.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Patera Elementary)38.542.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Goleta Union Elementary)61.460
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Patera Elementary)56.554.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goleta Union Elementary)67.567.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Patera Elementary)32.632.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Goleta Union Elementary)57.551.1
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Patera Elementary)21.740
 18.3%
   5th Grade Science (Goleta Union Elementary)50.253.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Patera Elementary)59.771.4
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Goleta Union Elementary)68.370.3
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Patera Elementary)45.650
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Goleta Union Elementary)57.252.8
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359376
 4.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian88
Hispanic246216
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White89125
 40.4%
Two or More Races1626
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%46.8%
 11.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended La Patera Elementary.

Students at La Patera Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 33% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend La Patera Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goleta Valley Junior High
High : Dos Pueblos Senior High

La Patera Elementary ranks 1669th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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