Enrollment
375
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millbrae, CA
Spring Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062490003721
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Millbrae · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, CA.
School address
District: Millbrae Elementary · California
NCES ID 062490003721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Valley Elementary
Spring Valley Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Millbrae, California, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the California average.
With 375 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.
Among 706 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #575, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (59%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Millbrae's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadows Elementary (360 students): Spring Valley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.8:1 vs 24:1).
Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students) and Meadows Elementary (360 students) alongside Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Elementary compares
Spring Valley 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
Asian 59.4%
Two or More 13.4%
White 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Spring Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrae Elementary, which includes Spring Valley Elementary.
$14,176
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 7.0%
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 Spring Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomita Park Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Millbrae
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~375 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley Elementary
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millbrae, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Valley Elementary?
13.1% of students at Spring Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley Elementary is Asian at 59.4% of enrollment, in Millbrae, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Spring Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Millbrae?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae on the city page.
Is Spring Valley Elementary a good school?
Spring Valley Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Millbrae Elementary?
Besides Spring Valley Elementary, Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students), Meadows Elementary (360 students), and Green Hills Elementary (338 students). See the Millbrae Elementary district page for the complete list.
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