Very Good
#1882 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Bolinas-stinson Elementary
Elementary School · Bolinas-stinson Union · Bolinas, CA
A Bolinas-stinson Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
125 Olema-Bolinas Rd., Bolinas, CA 94924
- Math 43% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bolinas-stinson Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bolinas-stinson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,442
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bolinas-stinson Union
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $55,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bolinas-stinson Elementary is listed in Bolinas-Stinson Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bolinas-stinson Elementary
Bolinas-stinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Bolinas, CA, part of Bolinas-stinson Union, serving approximately 106 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,882 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bolinas-stinson Elementary
What grades does Bolinas-stinson Elementary serve?
Bolinas-stinson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bolinas-stinson Elementary?
Bolinas-stinson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolinas-stinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolinas-stinson Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bolinas-stinson Elementary rank in CA?
Bolinas-stinson Elementary ranks #1,882 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bolinas-stinson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bolinas-stinson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bolinas-stinson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolinas-stinson Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bolinas-stinson Elementary a charter school?
No, Bolinas-stinson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bolinas-stinson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bolinas-stinson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bolinas-stinson Elementary?
38.7% of students at Bolinas-stinson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (415) 868-1603
- Area population (ZIP 94924)
- 1,217
- Area median age
- 64.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94924; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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