Gravenstein First

3840 Twig Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gravenstein First serves 41 students in grades 1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gravenstein First's student population of 41 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1
Total Students
41 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gravenstein First is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gravenstein First.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Gravenstein First and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gravenstein First and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gravenstein First and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gravenstein First?
41 students attend Gravenstein First.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gravenstein First students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gravenstein First?
Gravenstein First has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gravenstein First offer ?
Gravenstein First offers enrollment in grades 1
What school district is Gravenstein First part of?
Gravenstein First is part of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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