- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mary E. Silveira Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061122010255 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 22.9:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Creek Middle (620 students)
Mary E. Silveira Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary E. Silveira Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miller Creek M
Miller Creek Middle
620 students
- This school
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
412 students
- Vallecito Elem
Vallecito Elementary
408 students
- Lucas Valley E
Lucas Valley Elementary
315 students
What this shows Mary E. Silveira Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary E. Silveira Elementary compares
Mary E. Silveira 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Miller Creek Elementary reports $17,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.