San Geronimo Valley Elementary

One Lagunitas School Rd.
San Geronimo, CA 94963

www.lagunitas.org

93 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

San Geronimo Valley Elementary is a unique public school located in the rural, forested landscape of San Geronimo, California. As part of the Lagunitas School District, the school is known for its progressive educational philosophy and its emphasis on fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. Because the school is situated in a semi-rural area, it places a heavy focus on outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning, often utilizing the surrounding valley as an extension of the classroom.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and its flexible, supportive pedagogical approach. It attracts families who prioritize a holistic education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development and creative expression. By maintaining small class sizes and encouraging parent involvement, San Geronimo Valley Elementary creates a collaborative atmosphere that aims to nurture independent, critical thinkers who are deeply connected to both their peers and their local environment.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Geronimo Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	17
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
61 (65.6%)
Hispanic
17 (18.3%)
Two or More
14 (15.1%)
Asian
1 (1.1%)

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:	Lagunitas Elementary
Phone:	(415)488-9421
Website:	http://www.lagunitas.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 17