SAN LORENZO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified school district, located in Felton, CA with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is a public institution located in the scenic mountain community of Felton, California. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and is known for its strong focus on community, outdoor engagement, and a supportive learning environment. The school leverages its unique location nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains to provide a curriculum that often emphasizes environmental awareness and a connection to the local redwood ecosystem.
Academically, the school maintains a commitment to foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with enrichment activities. It serves as a central hub for families in the San Lorenzo Valley, prioritizing both student academic growth and the cultivation of character within a small-town atmosphere.
For more information, contact San Lorenzo Valley Elementary at (831) 335-4475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Felton, CA 95018-9718
(831) 335-4475
SAN LORENZO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Felton, CA with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Lorenzo Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 562
- Teachers:
- 23.75
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 562 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN LORENZO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.