Mariposa Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Mariposa Alternative Elementary School serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mariposa Alternative Elementary School?
23 students attend Mariposa Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mariposa Alternative Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mariposa Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Mariposa Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mariposa Alternative Elementary School part of?
Mariposa Alternative Elementary School is part of Sebastopol Union Elementary School District.

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