Mark West Charter

www.markwestcharter.org

Charter School 116 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mark West Charter, located in Santa Rosa, California, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Operating under the Mark West Union School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that encourages both intellectual development and social responsibility, often leveraging smaller class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual learning goals.

The school places a strong value on parent involvement and collaboration, viewing families as essential partners in the educational process. Their curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for high school and beyond. By maintaining a clear focus on character development alongside core academics, Mark West Charter aims to create a nurturing campus culture where students are encouraged to be engaged, lifelong learners.

116

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark West Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
63 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
35 (30.2 %)
Two or More
9 (7.8 %)
Asian
4 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Mark West Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)524-2741
Website:	http://www.markwestcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 3

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 52