Glen City Elementary: Top School in Santa Paula, CA (2026 List)

About Glen City Elementary

Glen City Elementary School is located at 141 South Steckel Drive. The school enrolls 485 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 23:1. Math proficiency is 24% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. A steady commitment to teaching well and keeping students safe is what makes the school environment what it is. Classroom spaces are set up to make it easier for groups to work together. The administration puts a lot of importance on keeping things calm and organized all day. The library and other shared resources are well-kept and available to students. To keep the campus safe, security measures are changed on a regular basis. There are special places for quiet reading and studying on your own. The landscaping on the school grounds can survive without water, and it acts as a living lab. Staff members work together well to make sure that students arrive and leave safely. The cost of real estate near the campus is between $410,000 and $650,000. Parents in the area are very sure that their kids are getting the right academic preparation to move on to middle school. Feedback often points out how high the faculty's standards are. The school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 32% in Reading.

30

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

692

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.9%

Asian 0.29%

Hispanic 94.94%

Black 0.29%

Two+ Races 0.43%

Native Am. 0%

White

3.9%

Asian

0.29%

Hispanic

94.94%

Black

0.29%

Two+ Races

0.43%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 692

50.29%

348 Female

49.71%

344 Male

Student Population

692 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

346 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Glen City Elementary Contact Information

Address

141 Steckel Dr., Santa Paula, CA, 93060

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Phone

(805) 933-8850

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Website

http://wwwsantapaulausd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Glen City Elementary recently held community circles with help from Santa Paula High School to help students get to know each other better. Parents are welcome to come to Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings at the school to help set school goals. In addition, the Santa Paula Optimist Club honored the Grizzly basketball teams for their great sportsmanship and spirit.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a counselor at Glen City Elementary School who can help students with their social and emotional health?

Ans. A full-time counselor helps students learn how to deal with problems and make friends by giving them small group sessions and one-on-one help.

Q2. What kinds of tech tools do students at Glen City Elementary School use?

Ans. Every student gets a Chromebook from the district so they can do digital homework and access interactive lessons in all subjects.

Q3. Does Glen City Elementary School have any festivals or family engagement nights every year?

Ans. To help people get to know each other better, the school puts on a number of evening events, such as Literacy Night and the Spring Carnival.

Q4. How does Glen City Elementary School's cafeteria handle students' allergies during lunch?

Ans. The health office keeps a list of restricted diets and works with nutrition services to make sure that there are safe meal options.

Q5. Do fifth graders at Glen City Elementary School have any chances to be leaders?

Ans. Students in higher grades can apply to be Grizzly Peer Mediators, which means they help younger students settle small fights on the playground in a peaceful way.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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