Enrollment
412
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary E. Silveira Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061122010255
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E. Silveira Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary E. Silveira Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Silveira Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: Miller Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 061122010255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary E. Silveira Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Mary E. Silveira Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Rafael, California, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #937, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1249 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among San Rafael's elementary schools, it stands alongside Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students): Mary E. Silveira Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 20.8:1).
Miller Creek Elementary also operates Miller Creek Middle (620 students) and Vallecito Elementary (408 students) alongside Mary E. Silveira 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 Mary E. Silveira Elementary compares
Mary E. Silveira 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 5.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Mary E. Silveira Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miller Creek Elementary, which includes Mary E. Silveira Elementary.
$16,488
Per student
0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.1%
State 13.7%
Federal 4.1%
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 Mary E. Silveira Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vallecito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E. Silveira Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Vallecito Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 27:1 students per teacher
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mary E. Silveira Elementary
How many students attend Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Silveira Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
24.9% of students at Mary E. Silveira Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary E. Silveira Elementary is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E. Silveira Elementary?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary E. Silveira Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Silveira Elementary ranks #9 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.
Is Mary E. Silveira Elementary a good school?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Miller Creek Elementary?
Besides Mary E. Silveira Elementary, Miller Creek Elementary also operates Miller Creek Middle (620 students), Vallecito Elementary (408 students), and Lucas Valley Elementary (315 students). See the Miller Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.
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