La Patera Elementary
Goleta, CA · Goleta Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, midsize
2,522nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
555 North La Patera Ln., Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280NCES ID 061551001974Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 209 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 386 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.0% | 55.2% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| White | 23.2% | 35.2% | ▲ 12.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 93117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Patera Elementary
- #1729Santa Barbara CharterSanta Barbara Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter1,729th of 5,659
ELA 59% ▲9 · Math 46% ▲10Compare - #1025Kellogg ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,025th of 5,659
ELA 71% ▲21 · Math 57% ▲21Compare - #256Mountain View ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 1.8 mi away256th of 5,659
ELA 83% ▲33 · Math 76% ▲40Compare - #947Isla Vista ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.4 mi away947th of 5,659
ELA 68% ▲18 · Math 62% ▲26Compare - #601Foothill ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away601st of 5,659
ELA 75% ▲25 · Math 69% ▲33Compare - #1613Brandon ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away1,613th of 5,659
ELA 58% ▲8 · Math 51% ▲15Compare - #2818El Camino ElementaryGoleta Union Elementary · 2.9 mi away2,818th of 5,659
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ELA 54% ▲4 · Math 42% ▲6Compare
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.