Olive Elementary

www.nusd.org

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Olive Elementary School is a public school located in Novato, California, and is part of the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. As part of the NUSD system, the school aligns its curriculum and mission with district-wide goals to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Olive Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school encourages active involvement from parents and guardians, creating a collaborative atmosphere that aims to enhance the overall student experience. With a focus on modern educational practices, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students, leveraging district resources to support diverse learning needs and encourage a positive, safe, and nurturing campus culture.

353

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	139
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
139 (39.4 %)
Two or More
39 (11.0 %)
Asian
15 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-2131
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 73

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 75