- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Glenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509005935
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509005935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Glenwood Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063509005935 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 22.5:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students)
Glenwood Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glenwood 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 315
Glenwood Elementary
315 students
What this shows Glenwood Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Elementary compares
Glenwood 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$20,143
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Glenwood 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 Glenwood 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenwood Elementary?
16.6% of students at Glenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Glenwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #1 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 Glenwood 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.