Albert F. Biella Elementary

biella.srcschools.org

215 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Albert F. Biella Elementary School, located in the neighborhood of Santa Rosa, California, serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Santa Rosa City Schools district, the campus is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong community partnerships. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core subjects while encouraging student curiosity and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Biella Elementary is known for its focus on school culture and family engagement. The school staff works to implement programs that build character and ensure a safe, welcoming climate for all students. By leveraging its location in the Jennings Avenue area, the school actively seeks to involve parents and the surrounding community in the educational process, viewing these relationships as essential to the students' overall development and well-being.

215

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert F. Biella Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	169
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	8

Hispanic
169 (78.6 %)
White
26 (12.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (2.8 %)

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:	Santa Rosa Elementary
Phone:	(707)890-3906
Website:	http://biella.srcschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 24

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 37