DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dunbar Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sonoma Valley Unified school district, located in Glen Ellen, CA with about 213 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 11 teachers, Dunbar 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.
Dunbar Elementary School is a public school located in the small, scenic community of Glen Ellen, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. It is highly regarded for its close-knit, neighborhood feel and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development.
The school is well-known for leveraging its unique location in the heart of Sonoma Valley to provide hands-on learning experiences. Its curriculum often integrates the local environment, and the school benefits from a high level of parent and community involvement. With a focus on inclusive education and building a strong foundation for future learning, Dunbar Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school, all while maintaining the charm and character of its historic Glen Ellen setting.
For more information, contact Dunbar Elementary at (707) 935-6070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9611
(707) 935-6070
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Glen Ellen, CA with about 213 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sonoma Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 213
- Teachers:
- 11.37
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 213 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.1%
- White
- 20.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 40.8%
- Male
- 59.2%
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.