Gravenstein Elementary

www.gusdschools.org

Charter School 464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gravenstein Elementary School, located in Sebastopol, California, serves as the primary campus for the Gravenstein Union School District, focusing on students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a sense of community, the school encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gravenstein Elementary is distinguished by its dedication to enrichment and project-based learning. The school integrates arts, technology, and hands-on activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Sebastopol community, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

464

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gravenstein Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	120
Black	1
Asian	17
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (58.2%)
Hispanic
120 (25.9%)
Two or More
55 (11.9%)
Asian
17 (3.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Gravenstein Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)823-5361
Website:	http://www.gusdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 102

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 78