- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Coleman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509005933
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509005933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Coleman Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063509005933 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 27:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students)
Coleman Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Coleman 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
- Bahia Vista El
Bahia Vista Elementary
552 students
- Sun Valley Ele
Sun Valley Elementary
523 students
- San Pedro Elem
San Pedro Elementary
469 students
- This school 378
Coleman Elementary
378 students
What this shows Coleman Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman Elementary compares
Coleman 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 33.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Coleman Elementary is more 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 Coleman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James B. Davidson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venetia Valley K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman 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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
Bahia Vista Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 23:1 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
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Elementary
How many students attend Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coleman Elementary?
52.6% of students at Coleman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Coleman Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary ranks #7 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 Coleman Elementary, San Rafael City Elementary also operates James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students), Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students), and Bahia Vista Elementary (552 students). See the San Rafael City Elementary district page for the complete list.