At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Marvin Elementary: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
26.1:1 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
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Marvin Elementary
Marvin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.1:1, 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 (46.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marvin Elementary
- 1How do the reported 26.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.8 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White46.2%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black3.3%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
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
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.
Other schools in San Diego Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Mason Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Curie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
536 reported students
Birney Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Sherman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Chollas/Mead Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
534 reported students
Public schools near Marvin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearst Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 527 | 0.9 mi |
| Foster Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 518 | 1 mi |
| Dailard Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 1 mi |
| Green Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 493 | 1.4 mi |
| Hardy Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 353 | 1.8 mi |
| Language Academy Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–08 | 1,015 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Elementary
What grades does Marvin Elementary serve?
Marvin Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Diego Unified.
How many students attend Marvin Elementary?
Marvin Elementary reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marvin Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 26.1:1, based on 543 students and 20.8 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 Marvin Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marvin Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Diego Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marvin Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marvin Elementary in?
Marvin Elementary is part of San Diego Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 175 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marvin Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hearst Elementary (0.9 mi), Foster Elementary (1 mi), Dailard Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.