Alum Rock Union Elementary

San Jose, California — 22 schools

7,529
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$19,026
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alum Rock Union Elementary operates 22 public schools serving 7,529 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 17 elementary, 5 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,251 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,026 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.2% local, 61.3% state, and 13.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $93,534 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #275 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 365.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 1.4% White across the district's schools.

Alum Rock Union Elementary school enrollment varies 9.0× across entities

Alum Rock Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 56 students (lowest) to 505 students (highest), a spread of 449 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alum Rock Union Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Alum Rock Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 366:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Alum Rock Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Alum Rock Union Elementary is typically wider than the Alum Rock Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
61.3%
State
25.2%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
275 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$93,534
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary.

White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 14.8%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

365.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alum Rock Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505
William Sheppard Middle
451
Linda Vista Elementary
437
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
Charter
386
Joseph George Middle
384
Ocala Middle
377
Millard Mccollam Elementary
370
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
368
Ben Painter Elementary
362
Renaissance Academy
348
San Antonio Elementary
326
Renaissance at Mathson
326
Russo/Mcentee Academy
322
A. J. Dorsa Elementary
284
Sylvia Cassell Elementary
282
Lyndale Elementary
275
Horace Cureton Elementary
254
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
247
Donald J. Meyer Elementary
246
Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.a.)
218
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
56

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alum Rock Union Elementary?

Alum Rock Union Elementary has 22 schools, including 17 elementary, 5 middle. Total enrollment is 7,529 students.

How much does Alum Rock Union Elementary spend per student?

Alum Rock Union Elementary spends $19,026 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #275 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Alum Rock Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Alum Rock Union Elementary is $93,534 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Alum Rock Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alum Rock Union Elementary?

Alum Rock Union Elementary students are 80.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 1.4% White, 0.7% African American, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alum Rock Union Elementary?

Alum Rock Union Elementary has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #275 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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