THOUSAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thousand Oaks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley Unified school district, located in Berkeley, CA with about 423 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Thousand Oaks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thousand Oaks Elementary, located in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood of North Berkeley, is a public school within the Berkeley Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet, historic residential area, which contributes to the school’s "neighborhood feel" and high level of parent and community engagement.

Academically, Thousand Oaks emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs in the arts and sciences. The school prides itself on its culturally diverse student body and utilizes its location in Berkeley to emphasize social-emotional learning and global citizenship. With an active PTA and a focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school while nurturing a lifelong curiosity and love for learning.

For more information, contact Thousand Oaks Elementary at (510) 644-6368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.