Rancho Elementary

www.nusd.org

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rancho Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Novato, California, and is part of the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and functions as a central hub for the local community. It is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school’s academic approach emphasizes foundational skills while integrating modern learning tools to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Through the Novato Unified School District, Rancho Elementary benefits from access to district-wide resources, including specialized programs, extracurricular activities, and parent-teacher engagement opportunities. By focusing on collaboration and community involvement, Rancho Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners.

387

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	178
Black	5
Asian	17
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
178 (46.0%)
White
153 (39.5%)
Two or More
33 (8.5%)
Asian
17 (4.4%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-3101
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 88

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 77