Neil Cummins Elementary

www.lcmschools.org

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Neil Cummins Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the suburban community of Corte Madera, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, it operates under the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Neil Cummins is recognized for its active school community and dedicated parent involvement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and modern facilities designed to engage students in a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and small-community values, it remains a focal point for families in the Corte Madera area who prioritize high-quality public education.

451

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neil Cummins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	78
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	46

White
313 (69.4%)
Hispanic
78 (17.3%)
Two or More
46 (10.2%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Larkspur-Corte Madera
Phone:	(415)927-6965
Website:	http://www.lcmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73