Kawana Springs Elementary

kawana.busd.org/

307 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kawana Springs Elementary School, located in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California, is part of the Bellevue Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Its educational philosophy emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a safe campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused approach, often prioritizing strong parent involvement and collaboration between staff and families. In addition to a core academic curriculum, Kawana Springs provides various programs designed to support diverse learners, including those needing extra assistance or enrichment. By integrating modern learning tools with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

307

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kawana Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	262
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
262 (85.3 %)
White
27 (8.8 %)
Black
6 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Bellevue Union
Phone:	(707)545-4283
Website:	http://kawana.busd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 68

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 36