McNear Elementary

www.mcnearelementary.org

343 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

McNear Elementary, located in the heart of Petaluma, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the campus is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, often leveraging its location to integrate local history and environmental stewardship into the learning experience.

Beyond its academic focus, McNear is frequently praised for its active parent involvement and dedicated staff who strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. The school emphasizes character development and personalized learning, ensuring that students feel valued and challenged. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success while maintaining a warm, neighborhood-school atmosphere, McNear Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Petaluma educational landscape.

343

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McNear Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	70
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (69.1%)
Hispanic
70 (20.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.7%)
Asian
11 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
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:	Petaluma City Elementary
Phone:	(707)778-4752
Website:	http://www.mcnearelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 63

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 57