- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mill Valley, CA
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tamalpais Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062487003716
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamalpais Valley Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Mill Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamalpais Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamalpais Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Mill Valley, CA.
School address
District: Mill Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 062487003716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Tamalpais Valley Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062487003716 · Mill Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 21.6:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley Middle (721 students)
Tamalpais Valley Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tamalpais Valley 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
- This school
Tamalpais Valley Elementary
368 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary
301 students
- Old Mill Eleme 261
Old Mill Elementary
261 students
- Strawberry Poi 259
Strawberry Point Elementary
259 students
What this shows Tamalpais Valley Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamalpais Valley Elementary compares
Tamalpais Valley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.4%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Tamalpais Valley 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 Tamalpais Valley 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Mill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamalpais Valley 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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Park Elementary
Standard public school
301 students 25.1:1 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamalpais Valley Elementary
How many students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mill Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamalpais Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamalpais Valley Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamalpais Valley Elementary?
5.1% of students at Tamalpais Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamalpais Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tamalpais Valley Elementary is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Mill Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamalpais Valley Elementary?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Tamalpais Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mill Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamalpais Valley Elementary ranks #3 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 Tamalpais Valley Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary also operates Mill Valley Middle (721 students), Edna Maguire Elementary (399 students), and Park Elementary (301 students). See the Mill Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.