Valley Vista Elementary

www.valleyvistaelementary.org

194 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valley Vista Elementary, located in Petaluma, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing the importance of community and inclusivity within its student body.

Academically, Valley Vista provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. The school actively encourages parent involvement through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and school life. With its focus on personalized learning and character building, Valley Vista strives to be a neighborhood hub where students feel encouraged to explore their potential in a safe, engaging setting.

194

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	85
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
91 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
85 (44.0 %)
Two or More
11 (5.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (1.6 %)

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:	Petaluma City Elementary
Phone:	(707)778-4762
Website:	http://www.valleyvistaelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 44

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 29