Enrollment
399
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mill Valley, CA
Edna Maguire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edna Maguire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062487009926
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Maguire Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Mill Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Maguire Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Maguire Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Mill Valley, CA.
School address
District: Mill Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 062487009926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna Maguire Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edna Maguire Elementary
Edna Maguire Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mill Valley, California, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the California average.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 549 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mill Valley Elementary spends $20,856 per pupil, 26% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mill Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tamalpais Valley Elementary (368 students): Edna Maguire Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 21.6:1).
Mill Valley Elementary also operates Mill Valley Middle (721 students) and Tamalpais Valley Elementary (368 students) alongside Edna Maguire Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edna Maguire Elementary compares
Edna Maguire Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,856
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 9.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Edna Maguire Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mill Valley Elementary, which includes Edna Maguire Elementary.
$20,856
Per student
+26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.8%
State 12.7%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edna Maguire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Mill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Maguire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Mill Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
301 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Old Mill Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Strawberry Point Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edna Maguire Elementary
How many students attend Edna Maguire Elementary?
Edna Maguire Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mill Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Maguire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Maguire Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edna Maguire Elementary?
6.0% of students at Edna Maguire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Maguire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edna Maguire Elementary is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Mill Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Maguire Elementary?
Edna Maguire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edna Maguire Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mill Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Maguire Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley on the city page.
Is Edna Maguire Elementary a good school?
Edna Maguire Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mill Valley Elementary?
Besides Edna Maguire Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary also operates Mill Valley Middle (721 students), Tamalpais Valley Elementary (368 students), and Park Elementary (301 students). See the Mill Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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