- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Lucas Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lucas Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061122001244
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucas Valley Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucas Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Valley Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: Miller Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 061122001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lucas Valley Elementary held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 061122001244 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 21:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Creek Middle (620 students)
Lucas Valley Elementary held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lucas Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miller Creek M
Miller Creek Middle
620 students
- Mary E. Silvei
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
412 students
- Vallecito Elem
Vallecito Elementary
408 students
- This school
Lucas Valley Elementary
315 students
What this shows Lucas Valley Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucas Valley Elementary compares
Lucas Valley 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 91% | 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
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% 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
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$17,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 8.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Lucas Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Miller Creek Elementary reports $17,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucas Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallecito Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucas Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 Lucas Valley Elementary
How many students attend Lucas Valley Elementary?
Lucas Valley Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas Valley Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Lucas Valley Elementary?
5.1% of students at Lucas Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucas Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lucas Valley Elementary is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucas Valley Elementary?
Lucas Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lucas Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Valley Elementary ranks #5 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 Miller Creek Elementary?
Besides Lucas Valley Elementary, Miller Creek Elementary also operates Miller Creek Middle (620 students), Mary E. Silveira Elementary (412 students), and Vallecito Elementary (408 students). See the Miller Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.