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Gravenstein Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 808 students in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
808 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #151 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
190 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
480 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
59%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
114
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,097 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,109
$19,974

Spending / Student
$13,097
$18,396

Best Gravenstein Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gravenstein Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5361
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Bloomfield Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7653
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gravenstein Community Day
Alternative School
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-7008
Grades: 1
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District is ranked #151 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
59% of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District?
Gravenstein Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gravenstein Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,097 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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