Enrollment
301
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mill Valley, CA
Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park 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 062487003714
👥 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
Park Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Mill Valley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mill Valley, CA.
School address
District: Mill Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 062487003714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elementary
Park Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mill Valley, California, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.6% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the California average.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mill Valley Elementary spends $20,856 per pupil, 26% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mill Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edna Maguire Elementary (399 students): Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 19:1).
Mill Valley Elementary also operates Mill Valley Middle (721 students) and Edna Maguire Elementary (399 students) alongside Park 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 Park Elementary compares
Park 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,856
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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.
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 76.3%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mill Valley Elementary, which includes Park Elementary.
$20,856
Per student
+26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.8%
State 12.7%
Federal 3.5%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edna Maguire Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Mill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Mill Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edna Maguire Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19:1 students per teacher
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Old Mill Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Strawberry Point Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 21.6:1 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary
How many students attend Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mill Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary?
3.6% of students at Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Mill Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary?
Park 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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mill Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley on the city page.
Is Park Elementary a good school?
Park Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Mill Valley Elementary?
Besides Park Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary also operates Mill Valley Middle (721 students), Edna Maguire Elementary (399 students), and Tamalpais Valley Elementary (368 students). See the Mill Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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