Mark West Elementary

www.mwusd.org

397 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mark West Elementary, located at 4600 Lavell Road in Santa Rosa, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Mark West Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on small-community values within a suburban setting, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its partnership with local families and the broader community, which is coordinated through the district office at mwusd.org. Mark West Elementary typically focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive educational experience. Through a blend of experienced faculty, proactive communication with parents, and a focus on student achievement, the school continues to be a central institution for education in the northern Santa Rosa area.

397

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	157
Black	1
Asian	18
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
189 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
157 (39.7 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
Asian
18 (4.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mark West Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)524-2990
Website:	http://www.mwusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 74

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 43