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Petaluma City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,154 students in Petaluma City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Petaluma City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,154 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Petaluma City Elementary School District, which is ranked #538 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#542 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
55%
# Black Students
17 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,170 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
54%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
402
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (06-07)
$85 MM
$19 MM
Spending (06-07)
$80 MM
$18 MM
Revenue / Student (06-07)
$38,910
$11,879
Spending / Student (06-07)
$36,564
$11,317
Best Petaluma City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Grant Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4742
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnear Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Sunnyslope Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4752
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Penngrove Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Adobe Rd.
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 778-4755
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
730 N. Webster St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4762
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 S. Mcdowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4745
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4745
Grades: K-6
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
South County Consortium
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Douglas St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4641
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Petaluma City Elementary School District?
Petaluma City Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,154 students.
What is the rank of Petaluma City Elementary School District?
Petaluma City Elementary School District is ranked #538 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma City Elementary School District?
54% of Petaluma City Elementary School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Petaluma City Elementary School District?
Petaluma City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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