LOMA VISTA IMMERSION ACADEMY

Loma Vista Immersion Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Old Adobe Union school district, located in Petaluma, CA with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, Loma Vista Immersion Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Loma Vista Immersion Academy, located in Petaluma, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Old Adobe Union School District. The academy is centered on a dual-language immersion program, designed to foster bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish. By integrating core academic curriculum with language acquisition, the school aims to produce students who are academically proficient and culturally competent, preparing them for success in a globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, Loma Vista emphasizes a supportive school culture that values diversity and community engagement. As part of the Old Adobe Union School District, the academy benefits from a commitment to innovative educational practices and high academic standards. The school serves as a unique option for families in the Petaluma area looking for an immersive learning environment that helps students develop deep cognitive and communication skills through the mastery of two languages.

For more information, contact Loma Vista Immersion Academy at (707) 765-4302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954-2301
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LOMA VISTA IMMERSION ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Petaluma, CA with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Old Adobe Union
District:
Old Adobe Union
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
17.3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 400 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOMA VISTA IMMERSION ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.0%
White
23.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.