Monte Rio Elementary

20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462

www.monterioschool.org

68 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Monte Rio Elementary School is a small, public K-8 institution located in the scenic, rural community of Monte Rio, California, nestled along the Russian River in Sonoma County. Serving a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school environment is characterized by its focus on the natural beauty of the surrounding redwood forest, often integrating outdoor learning and environmental awareness into the daily student experience.

Academically and socially, Monte Rio Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student leadership and community engagement. As part of the local district, the school balances core curriculum requirements with enrichment programs designed to nurture creativity and critical thinking. By maintaining a student-centered philosophy, the school aims to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition into high school and beyond.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Rio Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	13
Two or More	12

White
42 (62.7%)
Hispanic
13 (19.4%)
Two or More
12 (17.9%)

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:	Monte Rio Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)865-2266
Website:	http://www.monterioschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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 11

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 8