Bennett Valley Union Elementary

Located at 2250 Mesquite Drive in Santa Rosa, California, Bennett Valley Union Elementary is an active, traditional public school district situated within the midsize city environment of the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metropolitan area. Dedicated to early childhood and upper elementary education, the district operates two primary schools serving children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Designed as a non-charter, community-focused school system, Bennett Valley Union Elementary emphasizes a cohesive educational foundation tailored to young learners. Families and educational researchers can connect directly with the district administration by phone at (707) 542-2201 or access digital resources through their district portal at www.bvusd.org.

Across its two campuses, the district educates a total student body of 889 children, maintaining strong enrollment from early entry levels—including 158 kindergarteners—through 113 sixth-grade students. The student body is racially diverse and evenly balanced by gender (438 female and 451 male students), comprising 495 White, 210 Hispanic, 93 multiracial, 49 Asian, 23 Black, 18 Pacific Islander, and American Indian learners. Learning and operational needs are supported by a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of nearly 174 professionals. This educational ecosystem includes 78 full-time teaching positions, over 19 instructional aides, and more than 76 specialized support personnel, ensuring students benefit from a high degree of individual attention, classroom support, and academic guidance throughout their elementary years.