At a glance
Reported students
144
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
144
River Montessori Elementary Charter: 144 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
24.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about River Montessori Elementary Charter
River Montessori Elementary Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Petaluma. It is one of 1 current school records connected to River Montessori Elementary Charter District. NCES reports 144 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking River Montessori Elementary Charter
- 1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.01
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.3%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black2.1%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near River Montessori Elementary Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Old Adobe Union | KG–06 | 288 | 1.5 mi |
| La Tercera Elementary Elementary · Old Adobe Union | KG–06 | 295 | 1.8 mi |
| McDowell Elementary Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 329 | 2.3 mi |
| Grant Elementary Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 386 | 2.4 mi |
| Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative) Elementary · Petaluma City Elementary | KG–06 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Old Adobe Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Old Adobe Union | KG–06 | 278 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River Montessori Elementary Charter
What grades does River Montessori Elementary Charter serve?
River Montessori Elementary Charter reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in River Montessori Elementary Charter District.
How many students attend River Montessori Elementary Charter?
River Montessori Elementary Charter reported 144 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River Montessori Elementary Charter?
The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 144 students and 5.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is River Montessori Elementary Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
River Montessori Elementary Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of River Montessori Elementary Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is River Montessori Elementary Charter in?
River Montessori Elementary Charter is part of River Montessori Elementary Charter District, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River Montessori Elementary Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miwok Valley Elementary Charter (1.5 mi), La Tercera Elementary (1.8 mi), McDowell Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.