Belle Haven Elementary

www.ravenswood.k12.ca.us

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Belle Haven Elementary, located at 415 Ivy Dr. in Menlo Park, is a core institution within the Ravenswood City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive community environment. As part of a district that serves both Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, Belle Haven is deeply integrated into the local landscape, aiming to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities for students in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural inclusivity. By utilizing resources provided through the Ravenswood City School District, Belle Haven works to implement curriculum standards that prepare students for middle school and beyond. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific academic programs, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.ravenswood.k12.ca.us](http://www.ravenswood.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary portal for school news, calendars, and administrative contact information.

356

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Haven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	285
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
285 (80.1 %)
Pacific Islander
33 (9.3 %)
Black
20 (5.6 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ravenswood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)329-2898
Website:	http://www.ravenswood.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 60

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 65