Guerneville Elementary (Charter)

14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446

Charter School 171 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Guerneville Elementary School, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, serves as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of Guerneville, California. Part of the Guerneville School District, the campus is set against the backdrop of the region’s iconic redwood forests, providing a unique, nature-integrated environment for students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize the individual needs of their diverse student body.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, often integrating the natural beauty of its surroundings into the learning experience. As a focal point of the local community, Guerneville Elementary actively encourages parent involvement and neighborhood engagement to bridge the gap between home and school life. By focusing on social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, well-rounded contributors to both their local community and the broader world.

171

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	60
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
92 (53.8%)
Hispanic
60 (35.1%)
Two or More
14 (8.2%)
Black
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Guerneville Elementary
Phone:	(707)869-2864
Website:	http://guernevilleschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 17