Tamalpais Valley Elementary

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tamalpais Valley Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Mill Valley, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Mill Valley School District, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and a community-centered approach to education. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the campus fosters an environment where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tamalpais Valley Elementary is distinguished by its vibrant school culture and active parental involvement. The school benefits from a robust partnership with the local community, which supports a wide array of enrichment programs in the arts, science, and physical education. With a focus on cultivating both the intellect and the character of its students, "Tam Valley" remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood, dedicated to preparing its children for success in middle school and beyond.

354

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	22
Asian	9
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
275 (77.7 %)
Two or More
46 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)389-7731
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 73