Santa Ynez Elementary

172 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

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.

172

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Ynez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	98
Black	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	7

Hispanic
98 (57.0 %)
White
59 (34.3 %)
Two or More
7 (4.1 %)
American Indian
7 (4.1 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	College Elementary
Phone:	(805)686-7310
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 22