Apple Blossom

700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Apple Blossom School is a public Waldorf-inspired elementary school located in the rural, scenic community of Sebastopol, California. As part of the Sebastopol Union School District, it offers a unique educational model that integrates the arts, movement, and hands-on learning with the standard state curriculum. The school is known for its emphasis on "head, heart, and hands," fostering an environment that encourages creativity, emotional intelligence, and academic rigor in a natural, pastoral setting.

The school community is highly regarded for its holistic approach, where teachers often loop with their classes over multiple years to build strong, long-term relationships with students. By prioritizing experiential learning—such as gardening, music, and seasonal festivals—Apple Blossom aims to cultivate well-rounded, inquisitive individuals who are deeply connected to both their peers and the surrounding environment. Its location on Water Trough Road reflects this connection to nature, providing a quiet, focused campus that supports the school’s commitment to developmental, child-centered education.

296

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apple Blossom
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	71
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
199 (67.5 %)
Hispanic
71 (24.1 %)
Two or More
21 (7.1 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Twin Hills Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)823-1041
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 50

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 61