Coleman Elementary

coleman.srcs.org/

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Coleman Elementary, located in San Rafael, California, is a public school serving students in the San Rafael City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." By focusing on a rigorous curriculum paired with social-emotional learning, Coleman aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is highly active, benefiting from strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents. Coleman offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience, often highlighting a commitment to community engagement and equity. For families interested in current academic resources, school calendars, or information regarding school events and policies, the official school website (http://coleman.srcs.org/) serves as the primary hub for communication and updates.

378

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coleman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	208
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

Hispanic
208 (55.0%)
White
125 (33.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
Asian
15 (4.0%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

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:	San Rafael City Elementary
Phone:	(415)485-2420
Website:	http://coleman.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 87

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 64