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#4924 of 9,539 schools in CA
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Old Adobe Union · Petaluma, CA
An Old Adobe Union charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2856 Adobe Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954
- Math 50% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Adobe Elementary Charter score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Adobe Elementary Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,564
Median home value
$790,100
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tercera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista Immersion AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Mcdowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Sonoma Mountain ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Old Adobe Union
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Adobe Elementary Charter is listed in Old Adobe Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Old Adobe Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Old Adobe Union, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,924 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Adobe Elementary Charter
What grades does Old Adobe Elementary Charter serve?
Old Adobe Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
Old Adobe Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Adobe Elementary Charter is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Adobe Elementary Charter rank in CA?
Old Adobe Elementary Charter ranks #4,924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Old Adobe Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Adobe Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Adobe Elementary Charter has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Old Adobe Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Old Adobe Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Old Adobe Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Old Adobe Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
23.4% of students at Old Adobe Elementary Charter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (707) 765-4301
- Area population (ZIP 94954)
- 38,000
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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