Cove

330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925

www.lcmschools.org

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cove School, located in Corte Madera, California, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, the school is known for its modern, purpose-built campus and its focus on fostering a collaborative, inquiry-based learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, technology integration, and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Cove School benefits from a strong, engaged community and significant support from parents and local organizations. The school culture is centered on inclusivity and innovation, often utilizing its unique architectural layout—which features open, flexible learning spaces—to facilitate small-group collaboration and project-based learning. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, Cove School maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the Corte Madera community, dedicated to cultivating curious, responsible, and lifelong learners.

320

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cove
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	48
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
219 (68.4 %)
Hispanic
48 (15.0 %)
Two or More
28 (8.7 %)
Asian
21 (6.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
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:	Larkspur-Corte Madera
Phone:	(415)945-9046
Website:	http://www.lcmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
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 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 66