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Cinnabar Elementary School District

286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952-1226
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cinnabar Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Cinnabar Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cinnabar Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
176 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cinnabar Elementary School District, which is ranked #1173 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1140 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
34%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
77%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,483 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,483
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,761
$18,395

Best Cinnabar Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cinnabar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cinnabar Elementary School District?
Cinnabar Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Cinnabar Elementary School District?
Cinnabar Elementary School District is ranked #1173 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cinnabar Elementary School District?
77% of Cinnabar Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cinnabar Elementary School District?
Cinnabar Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cinnabar Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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