Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805)687-2081

www.sbunified.org

221 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Santa Barbara Community Academy (SBCA) is a public elementary school located in the heart of Santa Barbara, operating under the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique focus on character development. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who are drawn to its structured educational environment, emphasis on core academics, and high expectations for student achievement.

Beyond its traditional curriculum, SBCA is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are central to the school’s identity. The campus fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only as scholars but also as responsible citizens. By combining a rigorous approach to learning with diverse enrichment opportunities, Santa Barbara Community Academy strives to prepare its students for long-term success in middle school and beyond.

221

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Barbara Community Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	210
Two or More	7

Hispanic
210 (95.0%)
Two or More
7 (3.2%)
White
4 (1.8%)

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:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)687-2081
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 40

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 31