Miwok Valley Elementary Charter

1010 Saint Francis Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954

www.oldadobe.org

Charter School 293 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Miwok Valley Language Academy, located in Petaluma, California, is a specialized charter school within the Old Adobe Union School District. The school is best known for its unique dual-immersion academic program, which provides students with a rigorous curriculum delivered in both English and Spanish. By fostering biliteracy and biculturalism, the academy aims to prepare students to thrive in a global society while maintaining high standards in core academic subjects.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, leveraging its charter status to offer tailored instructional methods. It benefits from a strong partnership with the surrounding Old Adobe Union district, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded educational opportunities. The academy is designed for families who value academic excellence alongside the cognitive and social advantages that come with proficiency in a second language.

293

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	209
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	13

Hispanic
209 (71.3 %)
White
55 (18.8 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
10 (3.4 %)
Black
6 (2.0 %)

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:	Old Adobe Union
Phone:	(707)765-4304
Website:	http://www.oldadobe.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 66

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 46