Binkley Elementary Charter

Charter School 365 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Binkley Elementary Charter, located at 4965 Canyon Dr. in Santa Rosa, California, is a public charter school that operates under the Santa Rosa City Schools district. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on community, personalized learning, and a collaborative environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development to ensure that students are not only prepared for future academic success but also grow into well-rounded individuals.

As a charter school, Binkley is known for fostering high levels of parental involvement and maintaining a tight-knit campus culture. It typically utilizes innovative instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning styles, often prioritizing student-led projects and active engagement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to academic excellence, Binkley Elementary aims to create an inclusive space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop a lifelong love of learning.

365

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Binkley Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	117
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
174 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
117 (32.1 %)
Two or More
36 (9.9 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
American Indian
12 (3.3 %)
Black
11 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Rincon Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)539-6060
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 77

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 48