Edna Maguire Elementary

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edna Maguire Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the heart of Mill Valley, California, serving as part of the Mill Valley School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school is situated in a picturesque setting near the base of Mount Tamalpais. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs in the arts, physical education, and technology.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative environment, which relies heavily on parent involvement and an active PTA to support various campus initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. Edna Maguire focuses on fostering social-emotional growth alongside intellectual development, aiming to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Its reputation for high student achievement and dedicated teaching staff makes it a cornerstone of the local community.

399

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edna Maguire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	41
Black	3
Asian	37
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
266 (66.8%)
Two or More
50 (12.6%)
Hispanic
41 (10.3%)
Asian
37 (9.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Mill Valley Elementary
Phone:	(415)389-7733
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
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 104

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 85