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Sonoma Mountain Elementary

1900 Rainier Cir., Petaluma, CA, 94954

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 851 of 6783 in California

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About Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Sonoma Mountain Elementary is a public charter school in Petaluma, California that serves students in grades K–6. The school has about 450 students and a student-teacher ratio of 27:1, which is a little higher than the state average because the classes are bigger. Sonoma Mountain Elementary has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, and math, as well as arts and community engagement programs that help students learn more. About 30% of the students come from minority backgrounds, mostly Hispanic or Latino, which makes the school a welcoming and multicultural place. According to U.S. News data, 61% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and 66% show proficiency in reading. Both of these numbers are higher than the state averages for California, which shows that the students are doing well in school. The state and local governments pay for Sonoma Mountain Elementary, and the school gets a lot of help from families and the community.

Sonoma Mountain Elementary Contact Information

Address

1900 Rainier Cir., Petaluma, CA, 94954

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Phone

(707) 765-4305

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 66% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
451
Total Students
$108979
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 851 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.84%
Asian 4.66%
Hispanic 15.74%
Black 0.22%
Two+ Races 8.87%
Native Am. 0.67%
White
69.84%
Asian
4.66%
Hispanic
15.74%
Black
0.22%
Two+ Races
8.87%
Native Am.
0.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 451
50.11%
226 Female
49.89%
225 Male

Student Population

451 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1127 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter started the 2025–26 school year with a lot of student involvement and support from the community. The school's charter program is still doing well, with test scores that are higher than average and parents who are very involved in school events.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sonoma Mountain Elementary have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers some after-school care and activities to help students learn more.

Q2. Are there services to help people who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, students who need help with language get extra help.

Q3. Does the school provide services for students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, students who need help with learning or growing are helped.

Q4. Is it possible for parents to volunteer at Sonoma Mountain Elementary?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to take part in school events and activities in the classroom.

Q5. Are technology tools used in learning?

Ans. Yes, students use computers and other digital tools to help them learn in class.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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