San Rafael Elementary

sanrafael.pusd.us

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Rafael Elementary is a public school located in the serene Nithsdale neighborhood of Pasadena, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), the school is highly regarded for its intimate, community-focused environment and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The campus is known for its traditional architectural charm and lush, park-like grounds, which provide a welcoming and safe space for young learners to explore and develop.

The school is particularly noted for its strong parent-teacher involvement and a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, literacy, and foundational STEM skills. San Rafael Elementary often leverages its location near the Arroyo Seco to provide unique outdoor learning opportunities, encouraging students to connect with their local environment. With a dedicated staff and an active PTA, the school maintains a tight-knit culture that prioritizes inclusive education and community service, making it a cornerstone of the West Pasadena educational landscape.

385

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Rafael Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	280
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
280 (72.7 %)
White
58 (15.1 %)
Two or More
24 (6.2 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5790
Website:	http://sanrafael.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 58