Lucas Valley Elementary School

1175 Idylberry Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucas Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 76%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lucas Valley Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lucas Valley Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
76%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lucas Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Lucas Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
10%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
71%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Lucas Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lucas Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lucas Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Lucas Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vallecito Elementary School, Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucas Valley Elementary School?
336 students attend Lucas Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lucas Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucas Valley Elementary School?
Lucas Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lucas Valley Elementary School offer ?
Lucas Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lucas Valley Elementary School part of?
Lucas Valley Elementary School is part of Miller Creek Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 76%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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