SANTA YNEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Santa Ynez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the College Elementary school district, located in Santa Ynez, CA with about 170 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Santa Ynez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Santa Ynez Elementary School, located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, is a community-focused public school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the College School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to small class sizes and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and personal character development. The campus is situated in a picturesque, rural setting, reflecting the close-knit, semi-rural nature of the Santa Ynez community.
The school is recognized for fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, often utilizing the surrounding area’s unique geography and history to enrich its curriculum. By providing a blend of traditional instruction and hands-on learning experiences, Santa Ynez Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of every child.
For more information, contact Santa Ynez Elementary at (805) 686-7310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460-0188
(805) 686-7310
SANTA YNEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Ynez, CA with about 170 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- College Elementary
- Total Students:
- 170
- Teachers:
- 10.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 170 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.1%
- White
- 25.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.