- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Laurel Dell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Dell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509006037
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Dell Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Dell Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Dell Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509006037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Laurel Dell Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 063509006037 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 23.9:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students)
Laurel Dell Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurel Dell 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 287
Laurel Dell Elementary
287 students
What this shows Laurel Dell Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Dell Elementary compares
Laurel Dell Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Laurel Dell 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 Laurel Dell 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Dell 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Dell Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Dell Elementary?
Laurel Dell Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Dell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Dell Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Dell Elementary?
81.8% of students at Laurel Dell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Dell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Dell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Dell Elementary?
Laurel Dell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Laurel Dell Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Dell Elementary ranks #4 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 Laurel Dell 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.