Browns Valley Elementary

www.bves.nvusd.org

533 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Browns Valley Elementary, located in Napa, California, is a public school serving students in the Napa Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, characterized by active parent involvement and dedicated staff who prioritize student engagement. By leveraging its location in Napa, Browns Valley Elementary often incorporates local resources into its programming, encouraging students to become active participants in their learning journey. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

533

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Browns Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	166
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
321 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
166 (31.2 %)
Two or More
40 (7.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)253-3761
Website:	http://www.bves.nvusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 86

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 52