ELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ellwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Goleta Union Elementary school district, located in Goleta, CA with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, Ellwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Ellwood Elementary School is a public school located in Goleta, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Goleta Union School District, the school is situated in a coastal suburban community and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. It maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, which works closely with staff to provide a variety of enrichment opportunities. In addition to a core curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, Ellwood Elementary integrates hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular activities to help students build critical thinking skills. Its location near the Pacific coast and the University of California, Santa Barbara, often allows the school to leverage the surrounding environment and community resources to enhance the overall educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Ellwood Elementary at (805) 571-3774 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.