Summerland Elementary

50 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Summerland Elementary School is a small, coastal public school located in the charming community of Summerland, California. As part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and its commitment to providing personalized attention to its students. Because of its location in a quiet, tight-knit residential area, the school fosters a close relationship between the faculty, families, and the surrounding local community.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its stunning location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which serves as a unique backdrop for its educational environment. While it serves a modest student population, Summerland Elementary focuses on core academic standards while encouraging social-emotional growth. It is often described as a "neighborhood school" where the scenic setting and small class sizes create a nurturing atmosphere for children in their formative elementary years.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	11
Two or More	3

White
36 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (22.0 %)
Two or More
3 (6.0 %)

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)969-1011
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 10