Mill Valley Elementary

Mill Valley, California — 6 schools

2,369
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$22,692
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mill Valley Elementary operates 6 public schools serving 2,369 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,309 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,692 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.8% local, 12.7% state, and 3.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $115,718 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #760 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1243.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Mill Valley Middle accounts for 31.2% of all Mill Valley Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mill Valley Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mill Valley Elementary school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Mill Valley Elementary school enrollment ranges from 259 students (lowest) to 721 students (highest), a spread of 462 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mill Valley Elementary student-counselor ratio is 1243:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mill Valley Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 10.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.5%
Federal
12.7%
State
83.8%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
760 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marin County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$115,718
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Mill Valley Elementary.

White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 14.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1243.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mill Valley Elementary

School Enrollment
Mill Valley Middle
721
Edna Maguire Elementary
399
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
368
Park Elementary
301
Old Mill Elementary
261
Strawberry Point Elementary
259

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mill Valley Elementary?

Mill Valley Elementary has 6 schools, including 1 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,369 students.

How much does Mill Valley Elementary spend per student?

Mill Valley Elementary spends $22,692 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #760 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Mill Valley Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Mill Valley Elementary is $115,718 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mill Valley Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mill Valley Elementary?

Mill Valley Elementary students are 70.0% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mill Valley Elementary?

Mill Valley Elementary has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #760 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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