Gravenstein First

www.grav.k12.ca.us

41 Students

Elementary School 1st - 1st

School Overview

Gravenstein First, located in Sebastopol, California, serves as the primary instructional hub for the Gravenstein Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By utilizing a "whole child" approach, the school emphasizes project-based learning and hands-on experiences, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong curiosity about the world around them.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. With a mission to prepare students for future success in an ever-evolving society, Gravenstein First integrates modern technology and creative programs into its daily instruction. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, aiming to provide a high-quality public education that values both individual character growth and academic excellence.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gravenstein First
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	8
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
24 (58.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (19.5 %)
Two or More
8 (19.5 %)
Asian
1 (2.4 %)

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:	Gravenstein Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)823-7008
Website:	http://www.grav.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	1st - 1st
Total Students:	41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 41