Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

Summary:

Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is a public K-8 school in the Bolinas-Stinson Union District, serving 101 students in the small coastal town of Bolinas, California. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of California elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bolinas-Stinson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In 2023-2024, 63.08% of Bolinas-Stinson students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 41.54% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's white students have also performed well, ranking in the top third of California elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years. However, Bolinas-Stinson has faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.7% to 45.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Mill Valley, Kentfield, and Ross Valley districts, Bolinas-Stinson Elementary's test scores, particularly in ELA, are generally higher. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than these nearby schools. Additionally, Bolinas-Stinson has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.1% to 43.56% over the past few years, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population compared to the nearby schools. With only 101 students, Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is significantly smaller than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its low student-teacher ratio and potentially more personalized learning environment.


Detail:

Public K-8

 125 Olema-Bolinas Rd.
       Bolinas, CA  94924-9747


(415) 868-1603

District: Bolinas-Stinson Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
1597th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $53,705 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Hispanic:
27.4%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Compare Details Bolinas-Stinson Elementary ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary is $53,705.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bolinas-Stinson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolinas-Stinson Elementary 1597th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Bolinas-Stinson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bolinas-Stinson Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolinas-Stinson Union 368th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.14 1265th 4809 73.7%
2005 71.31 1282nd 4822 73.4%
2006 86.21 676th 4818 86.0%
2007 82.73 859th 5113 83.2%
2008 20.10 4339th 5113 15.1%
2009 27.58 3877th 5193 25.3%
2010 39.76 3185th 5314 40.1%
2011 76.08 1202nd 5377 77.6%
2012 59.53 2075th 5390 61.5%
2013 74.47 1347th 5530 75.6%
2015 77.17 1228th 5611 78.1%
2021 83.64 223rd 1417 84.3%
2023 75.36 1359th 5874 76.9%
2024 69.94 1597th 5862 72.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.94 739th 2662 72.2%
2024 68.56 851st 2647 67.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.39 673rd 1769 62.0%
2005 71.10 422nd 1777 76.3%
2006 80.65 281st 1804 84.4%
2007 67.12 540th 1999 73.0%
2008 43.22 1084th 2005 45.9%
2009 55.71 840th 2063 59.3%
2011 82.64 241st 2236 89.2%
2013 59.73 902nd 2379 62.1%
2015 84.55 344th 2477 86.1%
2016 80.24 442nd 2497 82.3%
2017 59.40 890th 2508 64.5%
2023 90.38 274th 2802 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 197 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1989 210 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 208 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 211
1991 220 1 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1992 207 1 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1993 215 1 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 179 9 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 199 2 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 199 2 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 203 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1998 182 9 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 173 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 14 196
2000 163 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 8 178
2001 126 0 6 8 1 n/a n/a 18 159
2002 109 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 24 149
2003 109 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 24 149
2004 101 0 4 12 0 n/a n/a 14 131
2005 94 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 11 122
2006 88 1 6 10 0 n/a n/a 8 113
2007 77 1 4 14 0 n/a n/a 8 104
2008 84 1 4 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 102
2009 73 1 5 15 0 0 7 0 101
2010 67 1 7 19 0 0 6 0 100
2011 82 1 7 21 0 0 6 0 117
2012 80 1 3 17 0 0 18 0 119
2013 80 1 2 17 0 0 10 0 110
2014 86 0 2 21 0 0 10 0 119
2015 83 0 2 20 0 0 12 0 117
2016 71 0 3 21 0 0 10 0 105
2017 52 1 2 20 0 0 10 0 85
2018 58 4 1 18 0 0 10 0 91
2019 57 3 1 15 0 0 14 0 90
2020 60 3 0 21 1 0 5 0 90
2021 51 2 0 20 1 0 10 0 84
2022 59 2 0 25 1 0 7 0 94
2023 62 1 0 28 1 0 8 1 101
2024 69 0 0 29 1 0 7 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 10.6 19.8 n/a
1989 220 11.0 20.0 n/a
1990 211 12.0 17.5 n/a
1991 233 11.6 20.0 n/a
1992 220 11.8 18.6 29.1
1993 231 12.7 18.2 31.6
1994 204 11.9 17.1 30.4
1995 217 10.0 21.7 30.4
1996 217 10.0 21.7 30.4
1997 216 9.0 24.0 27.8
1998 213 10.1 21.1 29.1
1999 196 10.5 18.7 30.8
2000 178 11.0 16.2 21.8
2001 159 10.0 15.9 19.1
2002 149 10.0 14.9 19.2
2003 149 10.0 14.9 19.2
2004 131 9.3 14.1 21.4
2005 122 9.0 13.6 22.5
2006 113 8.5 13.3 0
2007 104 8.9 11.7 24
2008 102 10.6 9.6 n/a
2009 101 9.5 8.7 0
2010 100 10.7 9.3 43
2011 117 n/a n/a 39.3
2012 119 9.9 11.9 32.8
2013 110 4.9 22.3 35.5
2014 119 0.0 1487.5 32.8
2015 117 8.0 14.6 37.6
2016 105 9.0 11.6 27.6
2017 85 6.0 14.1 49.4
2018 91 6.0 15.1 44
2019 90 7.0 12.8 40
2020 90 n/a n/a 45.6
2021 84 8.5 9.8 38.1
2022 94 8.0 11.7 42.6
2023 101 7.0 14.4 43.6
2024 106 7.0 15.1 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 10.6 19.8 n/a
1989 220 11.0 20.0 n/a
1990 211 12.0 17.5 n/a
1991 233 11.6 20.0 n/a
1992 220 11.8 18.6 29.1
1993 231 12.7 18.2 31.6
1994 204 11.9 17.1 30.4
1995 217 10.0 21.7 30.4
1996 217 10.0 21.7 30.4
1997 216 9.0 24.0 27.8
1998 213 10.1 21.1 29.1
1999 196 10.5 18.7 30.8
2000 178 11.0 16.2 21.8
2001 159 10.0 15.9 19.1
2002 149 10.0 14.9 19.2
2003 149 10.0 14.9 19.2
2004 131 9.3 14.1 21.4
2005 122 9.0 13.6 22.5
2006 113 8.5 13.3 0
2007 104 8.9 11.7 24
2008 102 10.6 9.6 n/a
2009 101 9.5 8.7 0
2010 100 10.7 9.3 43
2011 117 n/a n/a 39.3
2012 119 9.9 11.9 32.8
2013 110 4.9 22.3 35.5
2014 119 0.0 1487.5 32.8
2015 117 8.0 14.6 37.6
2016 105 9.0 11.6 27.6
2017 85 6.0 14.1 49.4
2018 91 6.0 15.1 44
2019 90 7.0 12.8 40
2020 90 n/a n/a 45.6
2021 84 8.5 9.8 38.1
2022 94 8.0 11.7 42.6
2023 101 7.0 14.4 43.6
2024 106 7.0 15.1 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201253.0%27.0%0.0%20.0%60.0%73.0%67.0%67.0%67.0%
201371.0%0.0%0.0%29.0%86.0%86.0%100.0%79.0%86.0%
201438.0%38.0%0.0%23.0%38.0%62.0%62.0%46.0%54.0%
201518.0%36.0%0.0%45.0%36.0%18.0%55.0%45.0%36.0%
201680.0%20.0%0.0%0.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%
201876.0%0.0%5.0%19.0%90.0%76.0%90.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $53,705

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolinas-Stinson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bolinas-Stinson Elementary)58.373.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bolinas-Stinson Union)58.373.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.544.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bolinas-Stinson Elementary)66.757.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bolinas-Stinson Union)66.757.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.938.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students90101
 12.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1528
 86.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5762
 8.8%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%43.6%
 3.6%


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Bolinas-Stinson Elementary ranks 1597th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Bolinas-Stinson Elementary.

Students at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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