Foothill Elementary

413 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Foothill Elementary School, located in the San Roque/Foothill neighborhood of Santa Barbara, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades TK–6. As part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. It fosters a nurturing environment that encourages students to develop not only their intellectual abilities but also their character, emphasizing values like kindness, responsibility, and civic engagement.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent participation, which help create a supportive ecosystem for learning. Foothill offers a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, often focusing on science, technology, and the arts. Situated in a quiet residential area, the campus provides a safe, welcoming space for children to grow, consistently striving to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

413

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	111
Black	2
Asian	26
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
208 (50.5%)
Hispanic
111 (26.9%)
Two or More
59 (14.3%)
Asian
26 (6.3%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Goleta Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)681-1268
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 73

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 59