Shanel Valley Academy

Shanel Valley Academy District
1 Ralph Bettcher Dr.
Hopland, CA 95449
Charter School 124 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview

Shanel Valley Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Hopland, CA. Administered by Shanel Valley Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 124 enrolled students across grades KG through 06.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 7.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 69.4% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 77 students qualified for free lunch and 9 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1 Ralph Bettcher Dr. in Hopland, CA 95449, Shanel Valley Academy serves families zoned within the Shanel Valley Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

124
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (47.6%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (32.3%)
  • American Indian
    18 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Shanel Valley Academy District
Phone: (707)234-9626
Website: http://www.sanelvalleyacademy.com
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 29
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio