Sun Valley Elementary

sunvalley.srcs.org/

523 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary, located in San Rafael, California, is a dedicated public school serving the local community within the San Rafael City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy alongside a broader curriculum, Sun Valley aims to prepare its students for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." Through a combination of experienced faculty, proactive parent engagement, and a variety of school-wide enrichment programs, Sun Valley creates a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to maintaining transparent communication with families, providing essential resources to support students both inside and outside the classroom.

523

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	146
Black	5
Asian	21
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

White
290 (55.4%)
Hispanic
146 (27.9%)
Two or More
60 (11.5%)
Asian
21 (4.0%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
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:	San Rafael City Elementary
Phone:	(415)485-2440
Website:	http://sunvalley.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 127

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77