Excellent
#1469 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Inverness Elementary
Elementary School · Shoreline Unified
PO Box 300, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,469 of 9,539
In Point Reyes Station
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Shoreline Unified
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Inverness Elementary
Elementary School in Point Reyes Station · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Inverness Elementary
Inverness Elementary is a public elementary school in Point Reyes Station, CA, part of Shoreline Unified. Inverness Elementary serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Inverness Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 45 students, Inverness Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Inverness Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Inverness Elementary Compares
See how Inverness Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 300, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Inverness Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Petaluma), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lagunitas Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby San Geronimo), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, San Geronimo Valley Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby San Geronimo), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Point Reyes Station, see our Point Reyes Station schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West Marin Elementary Point Reyes Station | 3.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Tomales High Tomales | 10.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Tomales Elementary Tomales | 10.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Nicasio Nicasio | 8.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Laguna Elementary Petaluma | 10.3 mi | — |
| Two Rock Elementary Petaluma | 11.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Lagunitas Elementary San Geronimo | 11.3 mi | 8.5 |
| San Geronimo Valley Elementary San Geronimo | 11.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Wilson Elementary Petaluma | 13.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Heartwood Charter Petaluma | 14.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Liberty Elementary Petaluma | 14.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Liberty Primary Petaluma | 14.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Petaluma Junior High Petaluma | 14.2 mi | 6.2 |
| The Spring Hill School Petaluma | 14.3 mi | — |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary Novato | 13.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Dunham Elementary Petaluma | 16.3 mi | — |
| Dunham Charter Petaluma | 16.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma | 14.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Bolinas-Stinson Elementary Bolinas | 15.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Petaluma High Petaluma | 14.5 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94956 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,241
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
Population
1,158
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
62.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Inverness Elementary
What grades does Inverness Elementary serve?
Inverness Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Inverness Elementary?
Inverness Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inverness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Inverness Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inverness Elementary rank in CA?
Inverness Elementary ranks #1,469 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Inverness Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Inverness Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Inverness Elementary a charter school?
No, Inverness Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inverness Elementary a Title I school?
No, Inverness Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inverness Elementary?
31.1% of students at Inverness 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 669-1018
Resources & Links
District
Shoreline Unified- District Enrollment
- 476
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,445
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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