Vallecito Elementary in San Rafael, CA

At a glance

Reported students

408

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

410

Vallecito Elementary: 408 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

25.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 397
Teachers (FTE): 20
Student–teacher ratio: 19.9:1

What the reported data says about Vallecito Elementary

Vallecito Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Rafael. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Miller Creek Elementary. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 19.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Vallecito Elementary

1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.6%
Students with disabilities: 10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 19.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.33
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White50.2%
Hispanic29.7%
Black0.7%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial15%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mary E. Silveira Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

412 reported students

Lucas Valley Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

315 reported students

Miller Creek Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

620 reported students

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Public schools near Vallecito Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hidden Valley Elementary Elementary · Ross Valley Elementary	KG–05	274	1.2 mi
Sun Valley Elementary Elementary · San Rafael City Elementary	KG–05	523	1.5 mi
Venetia Valley K-8 Elementary · San Rafael City Elementary	KG–08	748	1.5 mi
Brookside Elementary Elementary · Ross Valley Elementary	KG–05	278	1.7 mi
Lucas Valley Elementary Elementary · Miller Creek Elementary	KG–05	315	2 mi
Mary E. Silveira Elementary Elementary · Miller Creek Elementary	KG–05	412	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vallecito Elementary

What grades does Vallecito Elementary serve?

Vallecito Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Miller Creek Elementary.

How many students attend Vallecito Elementary?

Vallecito Elementary reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vallecito Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 408 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vallecito Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vallecito Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Miller Creek Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Vallecito Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

19.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Vallecito Elementary in?

Vallecito Elementary is part of Miller Creek Elementary, based in San Rafael, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vallecito Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hidden Valley Elementary (1.2 mi), Sun Valley Elementary (1.5 mi), Venetia Valley K-8 (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.