Aliso Elementary

4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013

315 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aliso Elementary School, located at 4545 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local coastal community. As part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus reflects the small-town charm of Carpinteria, providing a focused setting where educators strive to prepare young learners for future success through a well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its core instructional programs, Aliso Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative partnerships with families. The school benefits from its proximity to the natural beauty of the region, often integrating the local environment into its educational culture. With a focus on cultivating a sense of belonging, Aliso Elementary works to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive within a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging atmosphere.

315

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aliso Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	271
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
271 (86.0%)
White
35 (11.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Carpinteria Unified
Phone:	(805)684-4539
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 56

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 53