Canalino Elementary

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canalino Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal city of Carpinteria, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its location in a tight-knit community allows for strong parent and neighborhood involvement, which helps foster a supportive educational culture.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating various enrichment opportunities to support a well-rounded student experience. Canalino Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming campus atmosphere, often utilizing its outdoor space to encourage active learning and play. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while helping them develop a strong sense of community citizenship.

498

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canalino Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	343
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
343 (68.9 %)
White
143 (28.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carpinteria Unified
Phone:	(805)684-4141
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79