Park Side Elementary

268 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Park Side Elementary School, located in Sebastopol, California, serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Sebastopol Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects, the school integrates modern educational practices with a community-oriented approach, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school benefits from its location in the heart of Sebastopol, fostering strong connections with the local community. Park Side is characterized by an active parent-teacher involvement, dedicated staff, and a variety of enrichment programs that support a well-rounded curriculum. By prioritizing inclusivity and personalized instruction, Park Side Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

268

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	95
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	36
American Indian	6

White
121 (45.3%)
Hispanic
95 (35.6%)
Two or More
36 (13.5%)
Black
7 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sebastopol Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)829-7400
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 82

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 2