MORRICE SCHAEFER CHARTER

Morrice Schaefer Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Piner-Olivet Union Elementary school district, located in Santa Rosa, CA with about 430 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 16 teachers, Morrice Schaefer Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Morrice Schaefer Charter School, located at 1370 San Miguel Ave. in Santa Rosa, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Piner-Olivet Union School District (POUSD). As a charter institution, the school is designed to provide a specialized educational environment that functions with more autonomy than traditional public schools while remaining committed to the district's overarching academic goals and standards. It serves as a community-focused learning hub dedicated to fostering student growth within a structured and supportive classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, leveraging the resources and administrative support of the Piner-Olivet Union School District to enhance its curriculum and student services. By maintaining a focus on core academic excellence and personal development, Morrice Schaefer Charter aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Santa Rosa area. Families interested in enrollment or specific pedagogical approaches are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at [www.pousd.org](http://www.pousd.org) for detailed information on programs, school policies, and community engagement opportunities.

For more information, contact Morrice Schaefer Charter at (707) 522-3015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.