Nicasio

5555 Nicasio Valley Rd.
Nicasio, CA 94946

www.nicasioschool.org

34 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nicasio School is a small, rural public K-8 school located in the scenic Nicasio Valley of Marin County, California. Serving a close-knit community, the school is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for highly individualized instruction. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics and enrichment programs, often leveraging the school's pastoral setting to provide students with unique opportunities for hands-on learning and a strong connection to the local environment.

The school is defined by its small-town atmosphere, where multi-grade classrooms and a tight-knit parent community play central roles in the student experience. Because of its size, Nicasio School fosters a supportive "family" culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. It serves as a cornerstone of the Nicasio community, focusing on preparing students for high school success while maintaining the values and traditions of its historic, rural roots.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicasio
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	19
Two or More	2

Hispanic
19 (55.9 %)
White
13 (38.2 %)
Two or More
2 (5.9 %)

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:	Nicasio
Phone:	(415)662-2184
Website:	http://www.nicasioschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2