At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
422
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
15%-49.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sonoma Mountain Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Petaluma, California. The school enrolls 422 students. It is part of the Old Adobe Union district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictOld Adobe Union
County6097
CityPetaluma
ZIP94954
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062832007455
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment422
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.