Sleepy Hollow Elementary

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sleepy Hollow Elementary, located at 20 Washington Lane in Orinda, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Orinda Union School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a close-knit community atmosphere. It is widely recognized for consistently high standardized test scores and a curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside a commitment to fostering social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Sleepy Hollow is characterized by significant parent involvement and a supportive culture that prioritizes student enrichment. The school benefits from its location in the quiet, scenic hills of Orinda, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. With a heavy emphasis on community building—often facilitated by an active Parent-Teacher Association—the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with programs in the arts, physical education, and technology.

350

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	40
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
230 (65.7 %)
Two or More
55 (15.7 %)
Asian
40 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	Orinda Union Elementary
Phone:	(925)254-8711
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 71

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 67