La Patera Elementary
Goleta, CA · Goleta Union Elementary · Grades K-6
2,522nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
La Patera Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Patera Elementary 2,522nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
La Patera Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 209 students tested
La Patera Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 386 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.1% | 55.2% | ▼ 18.9 pts | |
| White | 20.3% | 35.2% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near La Patera Elementary
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 93117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Patera Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Santa Barbara CharterSanta Barbara Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter1,729th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 46% - 9Kellogg ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,025th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 57% - 10Mountain View ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 1.8 mi away256th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 76% - 9Isla Vista ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.4 mi away947th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 62% - 9Foothill ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away601st of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 8Brandon ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away1,613th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 6El Camino ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.9 mi away2,818th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 35% - 7Ellwood ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 3 mi away2,123rd of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Patera Elementary in?
La Patera Elementary is part of the Goleta Union Elementary district in Goleta, California.
Is La Patera Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Patera Elementary 2,522nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Patera Elementary?
Hispanic 55%, White 35%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 2% (386 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Patera Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93117 is $1.40M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.