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Gravenstein Elementary School

3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Tel: (707) 823-5361
www.grav.k12.ca.us
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Gravenstein Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gravenstein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Gravenstein Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gravenstein Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
76%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
58%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gravenstein Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gravenstein Elementary School's ranking?

Gravenstein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Gravenstein Elementary School?

438 students attend Gravenstein Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Gravenstein Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gravenstein Elementary School?

Gravenstein Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Gravenstein Elementary School offer ?

Gravenstein Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Gravenstein Elementary School part of?

Gravenstein Elementary School is part of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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