Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prestwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prestwood Elementary serves the southeastern part of Sonoma, CA, covering an area of approximately 61.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prestwood Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prestwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prestwood Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prestwood Elementary School's ranking?
Prestwood Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Prestwood Elementary School often compared to?
Prestwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sassarini Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prestwood Elementary School?
275 students attend Prestwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Prestwood Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prestwood Elementary School?
Prestwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prestwood Elementary School offer ?
Prestwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prestwood Elementary School part of?
Prestwood Elementary School is part of Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
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