Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Penngrove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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 479 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Penngrove Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
479 students attend Penngrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Penngrove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penngrove Elementary School?
Penngrove Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Penngrove School Open House
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
LAST DAY!!!
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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