The Santa Ana ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in Santa Ana: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The Orange County-specific vendor evaluation guide for SAUSD and neighboring districts.
Every Santa Ana coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the SAUSD contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the Santa Ana-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the SAUSD enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The Santa Ana ELO-P landscape at a glance
Santa Ana Unified has one of the highest UPP percentages of any large California district (90%+) — every SAUSD site is well above the 55% ELO-P mandatory-offer threshold.
Main district: Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD)
Approximate enrollment: ~44,000 students
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 90%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: Orange County
What is unique about Santa Ana ELO-P vendor selection
SAUSD serves one of California’s highest concentrations of English Learner students (>60%). ELO-P vendor selection in Santa Ana often prioritizes hands-on, visual, and kinesthetic programming that is language-barrier-friendly.
Other districts serving Santa Ana coordinators
Orange County ELO-P districts near Santa Ana: Anaheim Elementary, Garden Grove USD, Orange USD, Tustin USD, Fullerton Elementary.
The vendor evaluation framework Santa Ana coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a Santa Ana coordinator ultimately shortlists, the same five filters separate real operators from good pitches:
1. Written minimum-day schedule — with staffing named at each block, before contract signature
2. 9-hour combined day + 30 non-schoolday commitment — in the base contract, not as an upsell
3. TK/K 10:1 ratio compliance — including in mixed-age groupings (per §46120(b)(5)(D))
4. Session-level itemized invoicing — coded to Resource 2600 (ELO-P) and any braided funds
5. Supplement-not-supplant memo — for every fund on the site (ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, Title I)
For the full evaluation framework, see the 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor guide.
The eight ELO-P audit trip wires Santa Ana coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in Santa Ana — like elsewhere — surface the same eight recurring findings. See the 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires for the full list with primary-source citations. The top three to check at your SAUSD site right now:
- The 9-hour math on minimum-day schedules
- The 30 non-schoolday count in your annual calendar
- Vendor invoicing coded to Resource 2600 (not lump-sum monthly totals)
How Kodely covers Santa Ana and Orange County
Kodely is a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider serving 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG. We deliver school-day, afterschool, and non-schoolday coverage under one roster, with itemized session-level invoicing coded to your specific resource lines and supplement-not-supplant memos included in every scope of work. If you are building the 2026-27 vendor shortlist for SAUSD or a neighboring Orange County district, we are happy to have a conversation. Every scope of work we sign is audit-ready under the CDE Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument.
Santa Ana ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPP percentage for Santa Ana Unified?
Santa Ana USD has UPP of approximately 90% — one of the highest of any large California district. This makes SAUSD a full Tier 1 ELO-P apportionment recipient.
Does Santa Ana USD have specific ELO-P vendor language preferences?
Because SAUSD serves a high concentration of English Learner students, vendors that can deliver programming with reduced language barriers — hands-on STEM, visual arts, movement — are typically prioritized.
Is the Orange County Department of Education involved in ELO-P vendor selection?
OCDE provides expanded learning technical assistance across Orange County districts and hosts an annual expanded learning summit. Individual vendor contracts are made district by district.
What is the ELO-P TK/K staffing ratio at Santa Ana sites?
The California statutory 10:1 ratio for TK and K applies to all SAUSD ELO-P programs per Ed Code §46120(b)(5)(D).
Is Anaheim Elementary considered Santa Ana for ELO-P purposes?
For coordinator networking and OCDE resources, both districts overlap. For ELO-P vendor contracts, each district runs independently.
About the author
Sri Akash Kalimili is the founder of Kodely, a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider currently operating at 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG.
This page is a working operator’s guide based on programming we run at California district partners. It is not legal or fiscal advice. Every statute citation has been verified against primary sources. Always verify current law with your CBO and district counsel.
Sources and further reading
- California Education Code §46120 — ELO-P — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov §46120
- CDE — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program — cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp
- CDE — Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument — cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/documents/elop2526.docx
- California Department of Education Directory of California Public Schools — cde.ca.gov/re/sd
- Kodely — 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — Top California ELO-P Vendors 2026-27 (Comparison Guide) — kodely.io/blog