Enrollment
524
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marin Elementary
Marin Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, California, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.9:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 62% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the California average.
With 524 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 1,267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #564.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (563 students): Marin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Albany City Unified also operates Albany High (1,122 students) and Albany Middle (911 students) alongside Marin 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 Marin Elementary compares
Marin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City Unified, which includes Marin Elementary.
$16,055
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~524 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marin Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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