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Nicasio

5555 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946 · (415) 662-2184 · Marin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Enrollment
34
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
18 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
6
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
5
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
2
Student demographics
White
1338%
STATE 20%
Hispanic
1853%
STATE 56%
Asian
26%
STATE 12%
Two+
13%
STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1647%
Female
1853%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
57.1%
CA avg 47.1% . -15.9pp since 2014
Math
23.8%
CA avg 35.6% . -35.2pp since 2014
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
34
-9 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 14.3:1
% White
38%
was 49%
% Hispanic
53%
was 40%
% Asian
6%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Nicasio

Nicasio, a very small elementary campus in Nicasio, California, operated by Nicasio, hosts 34 students, covering grades K through 8. By comparison, California's public schools average about 465 students each, so Nicasio sits 93% smaller than that benchmark.

Nicasio is the operating authority for Nicasio, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Demographically, Nicasio reports that the most-represented group is Hispanic (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder comes out to 38% White, 6% Asian, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Marin County as a whole is about 20% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Nicasio records 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 22.3:1 average. Roughly 53% of students at Nicasio qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Marin County (around 35%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Marin County put the typical household earns roughly $149,091 per year, about 61% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Nicasio is one of 75 public schools in Marin County (combined enrollment of about 29,867 students).

Nearest neighbor: San Geronimo Valley Elementary, around 3.9 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Nicasio.

Nicasio operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 21%: 43 students in 2018 compared to 34 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 40% to 53% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 11.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Marin County at a glance

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Population
257,969
Census ACS
Median income
$149,091
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
61%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
29,867 students

Quick facts

School name
Nicasio
District
Nicasio
Address
5555 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946
Phone
(415) 662-2184
County
Marin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
18 (53%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
062730004135
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Nicasio
How large is Nicasio?
Nicasio enrolls approximately 34 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Nicasio serve?
Nicasio serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicasio?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Nicasio is approximately 11.3:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Nicasio?
Nicasio reports a student body of 38% White, 53% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Nicasio?
Nicasio is overseen by Nicasio in Marin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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