- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Vallecito Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vallecito Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061122008822
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallecito Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vallecito Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vallecito Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: Miller Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 061122008822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Vallecito Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061122008822 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 25.5:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Creek Middle (620 students)
Vallecito Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vallecito Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miller Creek M
Miller Creek Middle
620 students
- Mary E. Silvei
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
412 students
- This school
Vallecito Elementary
408 students
- Lucas Valley E
Lucas Valley Elementary
315 students
What this shows Vallecito Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vallecito Elementary compares
Vallecito Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Vallecito Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Miller Creek Elementary reports $17,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vallecito Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallecito Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
San Pedro Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 27:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vallecito Elementary
How many students attend Vallecito Elementary?
Vallecito Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallecito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallecito Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vallecito Elementary?
16.2% of students at Vallecito Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallecito Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vallecito Elementary is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vallecito Elementary?
Vallecito Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Vallecito Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Vallecito Elementary ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Miller Creek Elementary?
Besides Vallecito Elementary, Miller Creek Elementary also operates Miller Creek Middle (620 students), Mary E. Silveira Elementary (412 students), and Lucas Valley Elementary (315 students). See the Miller Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.