Petaluma Charter School serves 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
6%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Petaluma Charter School?
83 students attend Petaluma Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Petaluma Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petaluma Charter School?
Petaluma Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Petaluma Charter School offer ?
Petaluma Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Petaluma Charter School part of?
Petaluma Charter School is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
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