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Glenwood Elementary

PublicElementaryGrades K–5

25 Castlewood Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901 · (415) 485-2430 · Part of San Rafael City Elementary School District

San Rafael’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts

Students
315
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
23%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
The gist

What stands out about Glenwood Elementary

  • Its own letter, A−: reading and math results near the top of California’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
  • Larger classes: 21 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 9% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for San Rafael kids: James B. Davidson Middle

On the path

Where San Rafael kids come from and go next. The whole path →

K–5Glenwood ElementaryYou are here
6–8James B. Davidson Middle1,052 students

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency57%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 48.6%

Its own letter, A−, places these results among California’s 3,615 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

25 Castlewood Dr., San Rafael

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten77
Grade 159
Grade 236
Grade 344
Grade 446
Grade 553
Enrollment over time
346’20
304’21
307’22
315’23
315’24

Down 9% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 63%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 12%Asian 4%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Glenwood Elementary from San Rafael families.

Other schools in San Rafael City Elementary School District

The district →

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against California’s other public schools; San Rafael’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.