Fort Ross Elementary

www.fortrossschool.org

14 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fort Ross Elementary, located in the remote and scenic coastal area of Cazadero, California, is a unique, rural public school that serves a small, close-knit community. Situated along the rugged Sonoma County coastline, the school provides an intimate learning environment where students benefit from small class sizes and a personalized approach to education. Its location near the historic Fort Ross State Historic Park allows the school to integrate the region’s rich cultural and natural history into its curriculum, fostering a deep connection between the students and their local environment.

The school is known for its strong focus on community involvement and academic excellence within a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. By emphasizing hands-on learning and multi-grade instruction, Fort Ross Elementary prepares its students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Despite its small size, the school maintains a dedicated commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring they receive a high-quality education that bridges traditional academic standards with the unique opportunities afforded by their coastal setting.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Ross Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	5
Two or More	2

White
7 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (35.7 %)
Two or More
2 (14.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fort Ross Elementary
Phone:	(707)847-3390
Website:	http://www.fortrossschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2