Vallecito Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vallecito Elementary School, located in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael, California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Dixie School District (recently renamed the Miller Creek Elementary School District), the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is known for its serene, natural setting, which complements a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Vallecito is recognized for its active parent involvement and a vibrant school culture that prioritizes student engagement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, including music, physical education, and technology integration, designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Vallecito maintains a reputation for being a collaborative environment where students, teachers, and families work together to promote student success and personal development.

420

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vallecito Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	113
Black	1
Asian	18
Two or More	54

White
234 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
113 (26.9 %)
Two or More
54 (12.9 %)
Asian
18 (4.3 %)
Black
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:	Miller Creek Elementary
Phone:	(415)492-3750
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 85

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64