Adams Elementary

2701 Las Positas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

www.sbunified.org

517 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located on Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara, is a public school serving students within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," emphasizing not only core subjects like math and literacy but also social-emotional learning and student engagement.

Part of the larger Santa Barbara Unified system, Adams Elementary benefits from the district’s resources and standards while maintaining its own distinct local culture. The school typically focuses on collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community to enhance the learning experience. For families interested in specific enrollment details, current academic programs, or campus initiatives, the official district website at [sbunified.org](http://www.sbunified.org) serves as the primary portal for up-to-date information and administrative resources.

517

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	391
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	28

Hispanic
391 (75.6 %)
White
93 (18.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)563-2515
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 82

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 74