Sonoma Mountain Elementary

1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954

Charter School 422 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sonoma Mountain Elementary School, located in the Rainier Circle neighborhood of Petaluma, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the campus is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum while placing a strong focus on the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Sonoma Mountain Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its active school community. The school frequently engages families through various events and volunteer opportunities, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere between parents, teachers, and staff. With a focus on nurturing curiosity and character, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its local student population.

422

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	60
Black	1
Asian	22
Two or More	42
American Indian	3

White
294 (69.7%)
Hispanic
60 (14.2%)
Two or More
42 (10.0%)
Asian
22 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Old Adobe Union
Phone:	(707)765-4305
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 97

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 56