Lucas Valley Elementary

Public K-5

 1175 Idylberry Dr.
       San Rafael, CA  94903-1131


(415) 492-3730

District: Miller Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,177 Help


Students who attend Lucas Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Creek Middle
High:    San Rafael High
    Terra Linda High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Asian:
10.2%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Lucas Valley Elementary ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Miller Creek Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lucas Valley Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Miller Creek Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (72%), Asian (10.2%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Miller Creek Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucas Valley Elementary is 23.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Miller Creek Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucas Valley Elementary is $9,177. 1 elementary schools in the Miller Creek Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lucas Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucas Valley Elementary 482nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Lucas Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Miller Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Creek Elementary 139th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lucas Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lucas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.08 329th 4809 93.2%
2005 91.75 400th 4822 91.7%
2006 94.20 258th 4818 94.6%
2007 95.62 188th 5113 96.3%
2008 93.23 296th 5113 94.2%
2009 94.12 221st 5193 95.7%
2010 94.19 187th 5314 96.5%
2011 92.06 311th 5377 94.2%
2012 92.70 231st 5390 95.7%
2013 94.01 180th 5530 96.7%
2015 95.83 274th 5611 95.1%
2016 94.17 361st 5614 93.6%
2017 95.23 309th 5692 94.6%
2018 95.59 241st 5662 95.7%
2019 95.03 286th 5789 95.1%
2022 88.72 759th 5883 87.1%
2023 93.30 478th 5848 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lucas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.43 192nd 5413 96.5%
2019 93.47 321st 5492 94.2%
2022 90.93 589th 5635 89.5%
2023 92.21 486th 5595 91.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lucas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.16 146th 2585 94.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lucas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.66 340th 5431 93.7%
2019 93.41 345th 5510 93.7%
2022 81.63 1033rd 5663 81.8%
2023 87.67 732nd 5627 87.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lucas Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.71 109th 2737 96.0%
2019 87.72 159th 2834 94.4%
2022 74.51 639th 2726 76.6%
2023 79.94 420th 2659 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Open Quote Excellent teachers; superb principal; great families with good values in an idyllic setting. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lucas Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 4 28 11 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 356 4 29 16 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1990 336 5 39 17 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1991 358 7 40 10 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 242 7 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 279 7 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 269 6 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 328 3 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 328 3 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 347 4 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 377 5 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 388 3 21 11 0 n/a n/a 4 427
2000 401 4 19 9 0 n/a n/a 5 438
2001 382 3 19 12 1 n/a n/a 4 421
2002 324 2 34 11 0 n/a n/a 4 375
2003 324 2 34 11 0 n/a n/a 4 375
2004 319 3 28 9 1 n/a n/a 3 363
2005 328 5 30 5 2 n/a n/a 4 374
2006 327 5 29 11 5 n/a n/a 1 378
2007 315 4 20 15 2 n/a n/a 33 389
2008 324 4 28 17 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 327 3 37 21 0 0 20 0 408
2010 320 10 48 21 1 0 0 0 400
2011 295 7 45 19 0 0 4 0 370
2012 286 4 45 23 1 0 7 0 366
2013 298 3 50 27 0 0 7 0 385
2014 301 3 57 25 0 0 8 0 394
2015 327 3 56 21 0 0 9 0 416
2016 302 3 63 21 0 0 8 0 397
2017 273 6 61 35 0 0 12 0 387
2018 286 5 65 35 0 0 15 0 406
2019 294 7 69 33 0 0 16 0 419
2020 263 4 58 35 0 0 31 0 391
2021 234 1 47 25 0 0 29 0 336
2022 239 1 32 33 0 0 31 0 336
2023 255 4 36 29 0 0 30 0 354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lucas Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 17.3 21.5 n/a
1989 406 18.3 22.1 n/a
1990 397 18.5 21.4 n/a
1991 415 18.5 22.4 n/a
1992 287 18.8 15.2 1.4
1993 312 15.6 20.0 0
1994 306 14.6 21.0 1
1995 360 16.0 22.5 1.7
1996 360 16.0 22.5 1.7
1997 381 20.0 19.1 1.3
1998 416 22.0 18.9 1.9
1999 427 23.0 18.6 2.4
2000 438 24.0 18.3 0.9
2001 421 22.0 19.1 1.2
2002 375 20.0 18.8 0.8
2003 375 20.0 18.8 0.8
2004 363 19.0 19.1 0.8
2005 374 20.0 18.7 2.7
2006 378 21.0 18.0 3.7
2007 389 21.0 18.5 2
2008 374 22.0 17.0 2.4
2009 408 21.5 18.1 3.7
2010 400 20.0 20.0 4.3
2011 370 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 366 18.0 20.3 n/a
2013 385 17.0 22.6 4.9
2014 394 18.0 21.8 4.6
2015 416 20.0 20.8 3.8
2016 397 19.0 20.8 2.8
2017 387 17.6 21.9 4.1
2018 406 17.1 23.6 7.4
2019 419 18.1 23.0 7.9
2020 391 n/a n/a 7.7
2021 336 15.0 22.4 3.9
2022 336 14.5 23.1 7.1
2023 354 15.0 23.6 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lucas Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 17.3 21.5 n/a
1989 406 18.3 22.1 n/a
1990 397 18.5 21.4 n/a
1991 415 18.5 22.4 n/a
1992 287 18.8 15.2 1.4
1993 312 15.6 20.0 0
1994 306 14.6 21.0 1
1995 360 16.0 22.5 1.7
1996 360 16.0 22.5 1.7
1997 381 20.0 19.1 1.3
1998 416 22.0 18.9 1.9
1999 427 23.0 18.6 2.4
2000 438 24.0 18.3 0.9
2001 421 22.0 19.1 1.2
2002 375 20.0 18.8 0.8
2003 375 20.0 18.8 0.8
2004 363 19.0 19.1 0.8
2005 374 20.0 18.7 2.7
2006 378 21.0 18.0 3.7
2007 389 21.0 18.5 2
2008 374 22.0 17.0 2.4
2009 408 21.5 18.1 3.7
2010 400 20.0 20.0 4.3
2011 370 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 366 18.0 20.3 n/a
2013 385 17.0 22.6 4.9
2014 394 18.0 21.8 4.6
2015 416 20.0 20.8 3.8
2016 397 19.0 20.8 2.8
2017 387 17.6 21.9 4.1
2018 406 17.1 23.6 7.4
2019 419 18.1 23.0 7.9
2020 391 n/a n/a 7.7
2021 336 15.0 22.4 3.9
2022 336 14.5 23.1 7.1
2023 354 15.0 23.6 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Lucas Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%97.0%95.0%95.0%97.0%95.0%
201390.0%7.0%0.0%3.0%90.0%93.0%93.0%90.0%93.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201591.0%9.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201686.0%4.0%0.0%10.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%94.0%
201793.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%97.0%93.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201997.0%2.0%1.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202089.4%4.6%4.6%93.9%93.9%95.5%90.9%95.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lucas Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,177

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucas Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 286th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 478th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lucas Valley Elementary)86.879.2
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)78.968
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucas Valley Elementary)79.472.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)7669.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lucas Valley Elementary)82.175.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)74.568.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Valley Elementary)73.174.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)73.366.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lucas Valley Elementary)83.170.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)78.668.1
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lucas Valley Elementary)74.768.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)62.755.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lucas Valley Elementary)66.261.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Miller Creek Elementary)56.657.6
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419354
 15.5%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian6936
 47.8%
Hispanic3329
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White294255
 13.3%
Two or More Races1630
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%5.4%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucas Valley Elementary

Yes. Lucas Valley Elementary ranks in the top 8.2% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Lucas Valley Elementary.

Students at Lucas Valley Elementary are 72% White, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Lucas Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Creek Middle
High : San Rafael High
High : Terra Linda High


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