INVERNESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Inverness Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shoreline Unified school district, located in Inverness, CA with about 39 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 2 teachers, Inverness 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.

Inverness Elementary School is a small, neighborhood-focused educational institution located in the coastal community of Inverness, California. Situated at the corner of BayView and Mesa, the school is deeply integrated into the unique environment of West Marin. Because of its rural location near the Point Reyes National Seashore, the school typically fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students benefit from small class sizes and a curriculum that often emphasizes environmental stewardship and local natural history.

As a reflection of the small, unincorporated town of Inverness, the school serves as a central hub for local families. The campus environment is characterized by its proximity to the natural beauty of Tomales Bay and the surrounding forested hills, which provides students with a distinct outdoor-focused learning experience. While the school is modest in size, it is recognized for providing a personalized, supportive academic foundation within a serene, quiet setting that encourages both curiosity and connection to the local ecosystem.

For more information, contact Inverness Elementary at (415) 669-1018 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.