Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

109 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bolinas-Stinson Elementary School is a small, K-8 public school nestled in the coastal community of Bolinas, California. Serving a tight-knit population, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which prioritizes individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Its location provides a unique educational backdrop, often incorporating the surrounding natural environment of the Marin County coastline into its curriculum to foster a hands-on, experiential approach to learning.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive education that balances core subjects with a focus on student well-being and civic responsibility. Because of its small size, the school benefits from high levels of parental involvement and close teacher-student relationships, creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be creative and independent thinkers. As a central hub for the Bolinas and Stinson Beach areas, the school plays a vital role in local life, acting as both an academic institution and a community focal point.

109

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bolinas-Stinson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	28
Two or More	8

White
73 (67.0%)
Hispanic
28 (25.7%)
Two or More
8 (7.3%)

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:	Bolinas-Stinson Union
Phone:	(415)868-1603
Website:	http://www.bolinas-stinson.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 16

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 3