La Tercera Elementary

www.oldadobe.org

295 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Tercera Elementary School, located in Petaluma, California, is part of the Old Adobe Union School District. Serving students in grades K-6, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing, community-focused environment. The school emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its student body.

As part of the Old Adobe Union School District, La Tercera benefits from the district’s focus on innovative instruction and parent involvement. The school community is known for its active engagement, with various programs and events designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student success, La Tercera Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for academic achievement and personal growth as they transition to middle school.

295

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Tercera Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	107
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
157 (53.2%)
Hispanic
107 (36.3%)
Two or More
12 (4.1%)
Black
8 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	Old Adobe Union
Phone:	(707)765-4303
Website:	http://www.oldadobe.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 52

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 44