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La Patera Elementary

555 North La Patera Ln., Goleta, CA, 93117

Ranked 1986 of 7037 in California

Top schools in Goleta
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La Patera Elementary

555 North La Patera Ln., Goleta, CA, 93117

About La Patera Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 49% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
386
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 35.23%
Asian 2.07%
Hispanic 55.18%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 7.51%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.23%
Asian
2.07%
Hispanic
55.18%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
7.51%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 386
49.74%
192 Female
50.26%
194 Male

Student Population

386 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

La Patera Elementary Contact Information

Address

555 North La Patera Ln., Goleta, CA, 93117

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Phone

(805) 681-1280

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Website

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TOP 1986 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Patera 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

La Patera Elementary School in Goleta has recently brought music back into the classroom with the help of a local education foundation. Students are now using simple instruments and basic music materials in class, like ukuleles. Teachers have started adding these sessions to their regular lessons, which gives students a break from their usual subjects. The classroom has changed for the better, and a lot of students are happy to have the chance to be creative. Programs like this make school more fun and give students a chance to try out new things in a low-pressure way.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels are served at La Patera Elementary School?

Ans. La Patera Elementary School serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Q2. How does La Patera Elementary School support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers at La Patera Elementary School provide additional support through small group instruction and classroom guidance.

Q3. How do parents receive school updates from La Patera Elementary School?

Ans. Families at La Patera Elementary School usually receive updates through newsletters, emails, and parent–teacher meetings.

Q4. Are extracurricular activities available for students at La Patera Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students at La Patera Elementary School may take part in school activities such as art, music, and other programs.

Q5. How does La Patera Elementary School support student learning habits?

Ans. Teachers at La Patera Elementary School help students learn responsibility and confidence by following structured routines in the classroom.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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