Lucas Valley Elementary School in San Rafael, California on DonorsChoose

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Lucas Valley Elementary School is a suburban public school in San Rafael, California that is part of Miller Creek School District. It serves 364 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

364 Students

17 Teachers

1175 Idylberry Rd

San Rafael, CA 94903 View local requests

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Lucas Valley Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Banta

Mrs. Costello

Ms. McGee

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Lucas Valley Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lucas Valley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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