Sassarini Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sassarini Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sassarini Elementary School is 0.37, 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)15-19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
78%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
17%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sassarini Elementary School?
257 students attend Sassarini Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sassarini Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sassarini Elementary School?
Sassarini Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sassarini Elementary School offer ?
Sassarini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sassarini Elementary School part of?
Sassarini Elementary School is part of Sonoma Valley Unified School District.
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