Hollister Elementary

344 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hollister Elementary School is a public school located in the Goleta Union School District in Santa Barbara, California. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, striving to foster a community where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. In addition to core academic subjects, Hollister integrates various enrichment programs designed to promote creativity and critical thinking. The campus culture is generally characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty that works to balance high academic standards with engaging, hands-on learning experiences, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

344

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollister Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	173
Asian	22
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
173 (50.4 %)
White
128 (37.3 %)
Asian
22 (6.4 %)
Two or More
19 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Goleta Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)681-1271
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 62

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 53