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Vieja Valley Elementary

434 Nogal Dr., Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 763 of 6783 in California

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About Vieja Valley Elementary

Vieja Valley Elementary is located at 434 Nogal Drive in the Hope District. It serves grades K-6 with 275 students. The student–teacher ratio is 18:1. Math proficiency is 62% and reading proficiency is 72%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The atmosphere is academically focused and promotes student inquiry and collaboration. The campus is surrounded by greenery that provides a calm backdrop for the school day. Facilities are organized to facilitate smooth transitions between different types of learning. The environment is designed to be both challenging and supportive for all students. Property costs in this district range from $1,600,000 to $3,800,000. Families frequently praise the school for its strong faculty and high student motivation. Parents feel that the school provides a top-tier education in a safe and quiet setting. There is widespread satisfaction with the enrichment opportunities available to the students. This is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Vieja Valley Elementary Contact Information

Address

434 Nogal Dr., Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

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Phone

(805) 967-1239

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
306
Total Students
$110978
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 763 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vieja Valley Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 52.94%
Asian 2.94%
Hispanic 39.54%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 3.92%
Native Am. 0.65%
White
52.94%
Asian
2.94%
Hispanic
39.54%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
3.92%
Native Am.
0.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 306
50.65%
155 Female
49.35%
151 Male

Student Population

306 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1009 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vieja Valley Elementary students won multiple awards at the Spring 2025 Science Olympiad and continue to maintain high proficiency in STEAM subjects for the 2025-26 year.

FAQ

Q1. What does Vieja Valley Elementary in the Hope District focus on in school?

Ans. Vieja Valley Elementary encourages students to ask questions and work together in a school that focuses on academics and emphasizes STEAM and core subjects.

Q2. How many kids are currently enrolled at Vieja Valley Elementary for 2026?

Ans. There are 275 students enrolled, and they benefit from a calm campus and a strong faculty of professionals.

Q3. How well do the kids at Vieja Valley Elementary read?

Ans. Vieja Valley Elementary says that 78% of its students are good at reading. This shows that students are very motivated and that teachers use good teaching methods every year.

Q4. How does the physical setting at Vieja Valley Elementary help kids learn?

Ans. The campus is surrounded by trees and plants, which makes it a peaceful place that makes it easy to switch between different types of lessons.

Q5: What do parents like about the enrichment opportunities at Vieja Valley Elementary School?

Ans. Families like that the school can give their kids a great education in a safe, quiet, and very supportive community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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