Fact Sheet 2006-2007

Staff
Pacific Primary"s greatest asset is our talented and experienced staff who are dedicated to the spirit and philosophy of the school. Specialists in music, expressive arts and woodworking are vital components of the program. A support teacher assures the teachers time for observation. Afternoon teachers ensure that the end of the day is as enriching and fresh as the beginning of the day. The staff’s age, race, gender and sexual orientation reflect the greater community and richness of diversity in the Bay Area itself.

History
Founded in 1974 by a group of nine families and Mary Bodo, Director; incorporated as a non-profit in 1974. The 19 member Board of Directors meets monthly.

Students
Enrollment 79
Receiving financial aid 17%
With special needs 5%
Total tuition assistance awarded $80,728

Ethnicity
African American/Bi-racial 30%
Asian/Bi-racial 16%
Hispanic/Latino/Bi-racial 9%
Other Non-Caucasian 1%
Caucasian 43%

Family Diversity
Single Parents 11%
Gay & Lesbian Parents 14%
Adoptive Parents 9%

Staff
We have 25 staff members that include:
Director, Business Manager, Chef, Sunroom Coordinator, Adminstrative Support, two Afternoon Supervisors, Support Teacher, Program Facilitator, Music/Movement Specialist, Expressive Arts Specialist, Mentor Teacher, four Lead Teachers, eight Teachers,three Afternoon Teachers, and a permanent on-site Substitute teacher.

Student/Teacher ratio 5:1 – 7.5:1
% Teachers with full ECE units 95%
Average years teaching 15
Average years at Pacific Primary 6

Facility
The founders, with an option to buy, initially leased our building and our final mortgage payment was made in 1992.

Seismic strengthening for earthquake safety was completed in 1989.

There are four classrooms, plus the Sunroom entry, Music/Art room, two offices, two child bathrooms and one adult bathroom.

Building 2,800 sq. feet
Outdoor space 5,572 sq feet

Finances
Operating Budget $ 1,354,085
Staff payroll costs $ 1,186,775
Anticipated sources of operating income:
Tuition and fees $ 1,158,859
Annual Giving/Fundraising $ 194,863

Elementary Schools Attended, 2006-2007