Prestwood Elementary

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prestwood Elementary School is a public school located in the historic town of Sonoma, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central part of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically engaging environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to help students develop both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Prestwood is noted for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student success. With a focus on social-emotional learning and character development, Prestwood aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become thoughtful and responsible members of the wider Sonoma community.

262

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prestwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	86
Asian	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
165 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
86 (32.8 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Sonoma Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)935-6030
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45