Enrollment
34
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NICASIO·NCES 062730004135
Nicasio
5555 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946 · (415) 662-2184 · Marin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 25% of California public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 6% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
35.0%
CA avg 49.1% . -38.0pp since 2014
Math
14.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -44.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 14 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 38 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 45 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 15.0% | 20.0% | 45.0% | 20.0% |
| Math | 9.5% | 4.8% | 28.6% | 57.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35.0% | 14.3% |
| 2023-24 | 57.1% | 23.8% |
| 2022-23 | 29.4% | 5.9% |
| 2021-22 | 52.4% | 38.1% |
| 2020-21 | 41.7% | 20.8% |
| 2018-19 | 69.6% | 56.5% |
| 2017-18 | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| 2016-17 | 71.0% | 51.6% |
| 2015-16 | 71.0% | 46.0% |
| 2014-15 | 73.0% | 59.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
32.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-16.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 33% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 49% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Nicasio ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Marin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #5,809 of 5,915 | #43 of 44 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
0 (0%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 61
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 3 | 11.3:1 | 53% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 3 | 12.0:1 | 56% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 3 | 11.3:1 | 59% (20) |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 3 | 11.3:1 | 35% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 7% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2010-11 | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 5 | 11.6:1 | 2% (1) |
| 1990-91 | 61 | 4 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nicasio.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (43 to 34); teachers unchanged (3 to 3).
About Nicasio
Nicasio is an elementary school in Nicasio, California, reachable at (415) 662-2184. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 8, with 34 students on the rolls. On average, elementary schools in California enroll around 465, and this school is 93% below that mark.
Nicasio operates as its own local education agency.
More than half of enrollment at Nicasio is Hispanic: 53%. Other groups make up 38% White, 6% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Marin County as a whole is about 20% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher.
A staff of 3 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 11.3:1. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 11.0 students per teacher. By family income, 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Marin County, the average eligibility rate is 35%.
On the allk12 Grade, Nicasio lands at C, ahead of 25% of California public elementary schools.
Nicasio ranks in the bottom 10% of California schools after adjusting test results for student poverty. Actual: 32.6%. Predicted: 48.5%. Difference: 16.0 points.
For the population of Marin County, median household income comes to about $149,091, 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Marin County's 75 public schools enroll about 29,867 students and include Nicasio.
Among nearby public schools, Lagunitas Elementary is closest at about 3.9 miles. Nicasio is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles. The school's 32.6% average proficiency ranks 8th among 8 nearby schools.
In the federal locale system, Nicasio is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 34 to 34.
This community page is for conversations about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Marin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Lagunitas Elementary3.9 mi · 68
- San Geronimo Valley Elementary3.9 mi · 93
- West Marin Elementary5.4 mi · 114
- Pleasant Valley Elementary5.6 mi · 464
- San Marin High6.2 mi · 1,250
- Sinaloa Middle6.2 mi · 693
Frequently asked questions
About NicasioHow 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.