- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Bahia Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bahia Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509005932
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bahia Vista Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bahia Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bahia Vista Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509005932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bahia Vista Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063509005932 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 23:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students)
Bahia Vista Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bahia Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James B. David
James B. Davidson Middle
1,052 students
- Venetia Valley
Venetia Valley K-8
748 students
- This school
Bahia Vista Elementary
552 students
- Sun Valley Ele
Sun Valley Elementary
523 students
- San Pedro Elem
San Pedro Elementary
469 students
- Coleman Elemen 378
Coleman Elementary
378 students
What this shows Bahia Vista Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bahia Vista Elementary compares
Bahia Vista Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,143
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Bahia Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Rafael City Elementary reports $20,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bahia Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James B. Davidson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venetia Valley K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bahia Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in San Rafael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Venetia Valley K-8
Standard public school
748 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Sun Valley Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
San Pedro Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Vallecito Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bahia Vista Elementary
How many students attend Bahia Vista Elementary?
Bahia Vista Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bahia Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bahia Vista Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bahia Vista Elementary?
93.9% of students at Bahia Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bahia Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bahia Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bahia Vista Elementary?
Bahia Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bahia Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Bahia Vista Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Rafael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Rafael City Elementary?
Besides Bahia Vista Elementary, San Rafael City Elementary also operates James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students), Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students), and Sun Valley Elementary (523 students). See the San Rafael City Elementary district page for the complete list.