Enrollment
469
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
San Pedro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Pedro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509009630
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Pedro Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Pedro Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Pedro Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509009630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Pedro Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Pedro Elementary
San Pedro Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Rafael, California, enrolling 469 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,085 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Rafael's elementary schools, it stands alongside Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students): San Pedro Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
San Rafael City Elementary also operates James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students) and Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students) alongside San Pedro 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 San Pedro Elementary compares
San Pedro 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, San Pedro Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Rafael City Elementary, which includes San Pedro Elementary.
$16,402
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 43.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 San Pedro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James B. Davidson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venetia Valley K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Pedro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Pedro Elementary
How many students attend San Pedro Elementary?
San Pedro Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Pedro Elementary?
94.3% of students at San Pedro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Pedro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Pedro Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Pedro Elementary?
San Pedro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 San Pedro Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, San Pedro Elementary ranks #2 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 San Pedro Elementary a good school?
San Pedro Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less 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 San Rafael City Elementary?
Besides San Pedro Elementary, San Rafael City Elementary also operates James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students), Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students), and Bahia Vista Elementary (552 students). See the San Rafael City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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