- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, CA
Marin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marin 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 060186000062
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marin Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.9:1
- large classes for California
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marin Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, CA.
School address
District: Albany City Unified · California
NCES ID 060186000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+189 students YoY
Marin Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+58.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+189 students YoY 060186000062 · Albany, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 34.9:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High (1,122 students)
Marin Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+58.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High
Albany High
1,122 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
911 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
563 students
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary
560 students
- This school
Marin Elementary
524 students
- Macgregor High 4
Macgregor High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Marin Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marin Elementary compares
Marin 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 | 34.9:1 | ▲ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
34.9:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 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
White 29.6%
Asian 26.1%
Two or More 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Marin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Albany City Unified reports $17,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marin Elementary
How many students attend Marin Elementary?
Marin Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, CA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 189.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marin Elementary is 34.9:1, which is 62% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 122% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marin Elementary?
19.1% of students at Marin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marin Elementary is White at 29.6% of enrollment, in Albany, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marin Elementary?
Marin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Marin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City Unified?
Besides Marin Elementary, Albany City Unified also operates Albany High (1,122 students), Albany Middle (911 students), and Ocean View Elementary (563 students). See the Albany City Unified district page for the complete list.