Penngrove Elementary

www.penngroveelementary.org

Charter School 481 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Penngrove Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Penngrove, California, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood. As part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and socially. Its location, nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, allows for a unique school culture that blends traditional classroom learning with the charm and quiet of a semi-rural setting.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes foundational skills and holistic development. With a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, Penngrove Elementary leverages its intimate size to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Through various programs and a focus on building character, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community.

481

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penngrove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	88
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	3

White
327 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
88 (18.3 %)
Two or More
46 (9.6 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Petaluma City Elementary
Phone:	(707)778-4755
Website:	http://www.penngroveelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 113

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 62