Mary E. Silveira Elementary

412 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary E. Silveira Elementary School, located in the Lucas Valley-Marinwood area of San Rafael, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Miller Creek School District, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a dedicated teaching staff. The campus is situated in a quiet, residential setting, providing a focused environment that prioritizes student well-being and developmental growth.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mary E. Silveira is distinguished by its active parent involvement and a culture that encourages both social-emotional learning and extracurricular enrichment. The school community often collaborates to provide programs that supplement standard instruction, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and high standards, it remains a pillar of the local neighborhood, consistently recognized for maintaining a positive and rigorous learning environment for its diverse student body.

412

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	147
Black	4
Asian	22
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (44.2%)
Hispanic
147 (35.7%)
Two or More
54 (13.1%)
Asian
22 (5.3%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Miller Creek Elementary
Phone:	(415)492-3741
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 74

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 67