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Coleman Elementary

Q: Is Coleman Elementary a good school?

Coleman Elementary ranks 1994 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1994^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of California elementary schools

Summary

Coleman Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 378 students in San Rafael, part of the San Rafael City Elementary district, and stands out for achieving academic results near or above state averages while serving a student population where over 60% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school has shown significant strengths, including math scores well above the state average and a dramatic improvement in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism dropping by more than half in two years. While performing solidly overall, the school's effectiveness varies for different student groups, and its science scores, though above average, are an area for growth compared to its own performance in other subjects. Notably, Coleman achieves these outcomes with per-student spending that is cost-effective compared to some nearby schools with similar demographics, such as San Pedro Elementary and Bahia Vista Elementary.

When looking at the wider San Rafael area, there is a striking range in school performance. Coleman occupies a notable middle ground, performing significantly better than some schools with very high economic need yet not reaching the top-tier performance of schools like Ross Elementary or Sun Valley Elementary in neighboring districts. This "Coleman Middle Path" suggests the school may have practices worth noting for serving an economically diverse community effectively within its district.

378

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,445

Per pupil spending ?

60.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Belle Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901-2227

(415) 485-2420

District: San Rafael City Elementary

Students who attend Coleman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James B. Davidson Middle
High:	San Rafael High
	Terra Linda High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.0%

White:

33.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the California median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg35%

California avg41%

1,994^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the San Rafael City Elementary

866^th of 1,543San Rafael City Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	1994 of 5857	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	2482 of 5869	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	2336 of 5859	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	2649 of 5883	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.2	629 of 1417	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.7	1932 of 5789	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	2142 of 5662	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.6	2145 of 5692	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.1	1477 of 5614	73.7%	★★★★☆
2015	64.1	1746 of 5611	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.0	1474 of 5530	73.3%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	1224 of 5390	77.3%	★★★★☆
2011	80.6	967 of 5377	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	54.0	2325 of 5314	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.6	2328 of 5193	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.6	1748 of 5113	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.1	1323 of 5113	74.1%	★★★★☆
2006	74.2	1166 of 4818	75.8%	★★★★☆
2005	55.8	1921 of 4822	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	43.5	2485 of 4809	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	48.6	1271 of 3162	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.0	2878 of 3245	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.2	2805 of 3311	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.2	357 of 602	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.4	776 of 3275	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	38.5	1844 of 3246	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	1913 of 5597	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	2491 of 5612	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.4	2154 of 5609	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	2309 of 5635	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	506 of 1267	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.3	2217 of 5492	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.6	2683 of 5413	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	3399 of 5107	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.4	3936 of 5107	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	3970 of 5087	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.3	3856 of 5084	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.4	3360 of 4963	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.5	4073 of 4830	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	2932 of 5460	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.0	3779 of 5517	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.5	4263 of 5363	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.4	3635 of 5264	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	555 of 1110	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	2869 of 5173	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	3484 of 5084	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	1984 of 5628	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	2316 of 5643	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	2522 of 5638	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	2901 of 5663	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	618 of 1272	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	1618 of 5510	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	1605 of 5431	70.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	61.2	623 of 2420	74.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	322 of 2598	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	569 of 2651	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	607 of 2661	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	82.3	361 of 2726	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	535 of 2834	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	655 of 2737	76.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)88th percentile+22 vs school

Special Education (2023)74th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile~ school

Male (2025)65th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2024)60th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2025)33rd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+11 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy48%~ state avg

Science43%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Belle Ave.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2420	378	17	22.2	60.8%	125 (33.1%)	6 (1.6%)	208 (55.0%)	15 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	61.4	1994^th of 5857 public elementary schools	66.0%		51.4	2482^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	57.7%	488	42.6		42.6	46.7	48.9	48.3				47.9	58.1	42.6	42.9				48.3	92.3			96.2		$25,445	$24,144	$1,301
Laurel Dell Elementary	Public	K-5	225 Woodland Ave.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2317	287	12	23.9	93.7%	15 (5.2%)	5 (1.7%)	261 (90.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	44.8	2896^th of 5857 public elementary schools	50.6%		48.4	2644^th of 5869 public elementary schools	54.9%	252	10.2		10.2	24.4	59.2	46.9				44.1	23.9	54.9	42.0				40.8	94.3			95.7		$24,380	$22,944	$1,436
Short Elementary	Public	K	35 Marin St.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-3793	91	5	20.2	83.5%	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (90.1%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)																							$18,602	$16,974	$1,628
Bahia Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	125 Bahia Way	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2415	552	23	24.0	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	532 (96.4%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.2	5247^th of 5857 public elementary schools	10.4%		16.3	5185^th of 5869 public elementary schools	11.7%	62	7.1		7.1	18.9	18.5	27.7				21.5	26.7	18.7	20.2				21.9	96.6	98.3	98.3		98.3	$23,926	$22,410	$1,516
Venetia Valley K-8	Public	K-8	177 North San Pedro Rd.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3150	748	36	21.0	87.7%	60 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	651 (87.0%)	17 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.1%)	25	4405^th of 5857 public elementary schools	24.8%		19.9	4874^th of 5869 public elementary schools	17.0%	469	26.0	14.7	20.4	18.1	24.3	37.3	20.8	20.3	26.7	24.6	20.0	30.0	33.8	22.1	17.7	32.4	25.9	96.8					$26,701	$25,216	$1,485
San Pedro Elementary	Public	K-5	498 Point San Pedro Rd.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2450	469	21	22.3	99.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	466 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.5	5759^th of 5857 public elementary schools	1.7%		10.4	5667^th of 5869 public elementary schools	3.4%	92	2.4		2.4	8.2	9.9	8.6				8.9	17.1	22.0	2.4				13.8	94.2			97.1	97.1	$26,575	$24,520	$2,055
Sun Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	75 Happy Ln.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2440	523	23	22.7	30.0%	290 (55.4%)	5 (1.0%)	146 (27.9%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (11.5%)	92.6	503^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.1	564^th of 5869 public elementary schools	90.4%	61	61.6		61.6	68.7	76.1	76.4				74.0	74.6	79.6	63.0				72.8						$21,533	$20,396	$1,137
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary	Public	K-4	699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.	Kentfield	94904	Marin County	Kentfield Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 925-2220	526	28	18.9	14.8%	322 (61.2%)	15 (2.9%)	98 (18.6%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (12.7%)	91.9	552^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	90.6%		91.9	581^st of 5869 public elementary schools	90.1%	29				62.2	82.1					73.3	71.1	82.1					77.2	95.3					$31,017	$30,614	$403
Glenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	25 Castlewood Dr.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2430	315	15	21.0	23.5%	198 (62.9%)	4 (1.3%)	60 (19.0%)	13 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.4%)	86.4	859^th of 5857 public elementary schools	85.3%		87.2	855^th of 5869 public elementary schools	85.4%	4	52.0		52.0	66.7	61.4	72.6				67.1	75.6	63.6	58.8				65.7						$25,386	$24,248	$1,138
Ross Elementary	Public	K-8	9 Lagunitas Rd.	Ross	94957	Marin County	Ross Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 457-2705	339	28	12.2	0.9%	264 (77.9%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.7%)	98.8	20^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.2	144^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.5%	124	75.8	69.7	72.7	93.6	86.4	84.9	91.8	88.2	87.9	88.8	100.0	93.2	87.9	89.6	82.4	87.9	90.1						$62,672	$62,050	$622

Frequently Asked Questions about Coleman Elementary

Is Coleman Elementary a good school?

Coleman Elementary ranks 1994^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Coleman Elementary?

Students at Coleman Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 33% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Coleman Elementary in?

San Rafael City Elementary

What schools do graduates of Coleman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Coleman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James B. Davidson Middle
High : San Rafael High
High : Terra Linda High

How many students attend Coleman Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 378 students attended Coleman Elementary.

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