MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Montgomery Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery Elementary school district, located in Cazadero, CA with about 35 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 3 teachers, Montgomery Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Montgomery Elementary School, located in the rural coastal community of Cazadero, California, is a small, K-6 public school that serves as a central hub for the surrounding West Sonoma County region. As part of the Montgomery Elementary School District, the campus reflects the unique character of its setting in the redwood-forested hills, emphasizing a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, and families work in partnership to support academic and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its personalized approach to education, which is facilitated by its small class sizes and multi-grade level groupings. This environment allows teachers to tailor instruction to individual student needs, fostering a supportive learning culture that values student participation and curiosity. Given its remote location, the school often prioritizes place-based learning, utilizing the local environment as an extension of the classroom to teach subjects like science, environmental studies, and local history.

For more information, contact Montgomery Elementary at (707) 632-5221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.