Gravenstein Elementary

Gravenstein Elementary School is located at 3840 Twig Avenue in central Sebastopol. It serves 452 students in grades 3–5. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 66% and reading proficiency is 68%. The gender mix is 51% female and 49% male. The school has high academic standards for all students and is a challenging place to learn. Administrators make sure that the campus stays neat and is good for learning in upper elementary school. Shared spaces are used for group projects and supervised breaks for students. There are tools in every classroom to help students master the core subjects. The school also has enrichment programs that push students to use what they've learned in real-life situations. There are regular school-wide assemblies to honor students' achievements and academic progress. The school's media center has a lot of new books and research materials that students can use. Chess and coding clubs are two after-school programs that help kids learn how to think critically. The price of housing in the area ranges from $890,000 to $1,650,000. Families often praise how well they are kept up to date on their child's academic goals. This is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Gravenstein Elementary School is now taking applications for its "Summer Jumpstart" program. This program is part of the 2026 Extended Learning Opportunities Program. The school recently threw a party to welcome back fourth graders who had been camping in Gold Country for a few days at old mining sites. On March 10, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a meeting for the public to talk about the budget for 2026–2027 and the plans for the district for the next year.

Q1. Does Gravenstein Elementary School offer a special music or strings program for its students?

Ans. The school has an Enriched Program that includes extra lessons in strings, band, and other performing arts.

Q2. What are the hours for student book exchanges at the Gravenstein Elementary School library?

Ans. Every class has a set time each week to go to the library, and students can also go there during certain morning breaks.

Q3. How does Gravenstein Elementary School keep parents up to date on their child's academic progress all year?

Ans. Teachers use the PowerSchool portal and give detailed progress reports during the scheduled conference windows for each trimester.

Q4. Does Gravenstein Elementary School serve hot lunch every day?

Ans. The cafeteria serves healthy meals every day that follow state nutrition rules and use ingredients from the area.

Q5. Do Gravenstein Elementary School students have access to any sports teams that compete against other schools?

Ans. After school, upper elementary students can go to sports clinics that focus on teamwork, getting fit, and improving their skills.