Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) serves 4 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)'s student population of 4 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
4 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) is 0.38, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
25%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
75%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)?
4 students attend Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)?
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) offer ?
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) part of?
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for PCS
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
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