Lynwood Elementary

www.nusd.org

277 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lynwood Elementary, located at 1320 Lynwood Dr. in Novato, California, is a public school operating under the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its young students. As part of the NUSD network, the school aligns its curriculum with district-wide standards to ensure students are prepared for their subsequent educational transitions within the district.

The school is known for its neighborhood-centric approach, aiming to create a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding Novato community. Prospective parents and community members can access the school’s official updates, academic resources, and district-wide information by visiting the Novato Unified School District website at [www.nusd.org](http://www.nusd.org).

277

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lynwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	193
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
193 (69.7 %)
White
59 (21.3 %)
Two or More
14 (5.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-4161
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 65

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 41