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Penngrove Elementary School

365 Adobe Rd.
Penngrove, CA 94951
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Tel: (707) 778-4755
www.penngroveelementary.org
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Penngrove Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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-6
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Penngrove Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Penngrove Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
55-59%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55-59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Penngrove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Penngrove Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
65%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Penngrove Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Penngrove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penngrove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Penngrove 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
Petaluma City Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Penngrove Elementary School?

455 students attend Penngrove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Penngrove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Penngrove Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Penngrove Elementary School offer ?

Penngrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Penngrove Elementary School part of?

Penngrove Elementary School is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.

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LAST DAY! Early Release day- out
June 09, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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