- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Park Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062487003714 · Mill Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 25.1:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley Middle (721 students)
Park Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mill Valley Mi
Mill Valley Middle
721 students
- Edna Maguire E
Edna Maguire Elementary
399 students
- Tamalpais Vall
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
368 students
- This school
Park Elementary
301 students
- Old Mill Eleme 261
Old Mill Elementary
261 students
- Strawberry Poi 259
Strawberry Point Elementary
259 students
What this shows Park Elementary reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary compares
Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Mill Valley Elementary reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.