Ormondale Elementary

200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028

ormondale.pvsd.net/

240 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Ormondale Elementary, located in the scenic town of Portola Valley, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Portola Valley School District, typically educating students from transitional kindergarten through third grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostered by a small-town atmosphere and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous foundational learning with the development of social-emotional skills, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their educational journey.

Beyond the classroom, Ormondale is known for its beautiful, serene campus setting that encourages outdoor learning and exploration. The school places a significant emphasis on creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. Supported by an active parent community and a dedicated staff, Ormondale focuses on individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its young learners, preparing them for success as they transition to the district’s upper-elementary programs.

240

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ormondale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
152 (63.3 %)
Two or More
39 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (11.7 %)
Asian
16 (6.7 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Portola Valley Elementary
Phone:	(650)851-1777
Website:	http://ormondale.pvsd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 84

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52