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

About Olivelands Elementary

Olivelands Elementary School is located at 12465 Foothill Road. The school serves 380 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1. Math proficiency is 27% and reading proficiency is 27%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is very challenging academically and encourages all students to keep learning throughout their lives. There are high standards for both how well students do in school and how they act. The way the campus is set up includes areas that are only for specialized instruction. To improve their teaching skills, faculty members are always learning new things. Facilities support many different activities for each grade level. We update the computer lab often so that students have access to the latest research tools. The furniture in the classroom is set up so that students can work on their own or with other students. The administrative office is in the middle of the building so that parents and students can get help quickly. The prices of homes in this neighborhood range from $510,000 to $850,000. Families say that the school has a hard curriculum that keeps kids interested and motivated. Parents often talk about how driven their kids are to do well in school. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 27% in Reading.

11

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

240

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.33%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 95.83%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.42%

Native Am. 0.42%

White

3.33%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

95.83%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.42%

Native Am.

0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 240

50.83%

122 Female

49.17%

118 Male

Student Population

240 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

829 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Olivelands Elementary Contact Information

Address

12465 Foothill Rd., Santa Paula, CA, 93060

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Phone

(805) 933-2254

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Website

http://www.briggsesd.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

Olivelands Elementary School recently held meetings for the community to talk about the 2026–2027 enrollment period and how to transfer students. As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, the "Eagles" are focusing on core curriculum goals. The official district portal lets parents see the most recent school-wide news and event schedules.

FAQ

Q1. Does Olivelands Elementary School have a kindergarten program for younger kids who are just starting school?

Ans. Yes, a dedicated TK classroom is a bridge year for kids who turn five during the time that the state requires.

Q2. What are the rules for using the Olivelands Elementary School playground equipment safely?

Ans. All of the equipment is checked on a regular basis, and staff members are taught to keep an eye on busy areas during lunch and morning breaks.

Q3. What kinds of help does Olivelands Elementary School give to students with special needs?

Ans. The campus has a lot of services, such as specialized academic instruction, speech therapy, and occupational therapy during the school day.

Q4. Do students at Olivelands Elementary School have to take physical education classes?

Ans. California state education standards say that students must have at least 200 minutes of physical education every ten days.

Q5. How can parents help out with the Olivelands Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization?

Ans. Parents who want to can go to monthly evening meetings or sign up for specific event committees through the school's online portal.

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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