- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Abram Agnew Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abram Agnew Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063543014546
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abram Agnew Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #101 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.7:1
- large classes for California
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abram Agnew Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abram Agnew Elementary ranks #101 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543014546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Abram Agnew Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+26.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 063543014546 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 33.7:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Abram Agnew Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+26.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Abram Agnew Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school 505
Abram Agnew Elementary
505 students
What this shows Abram Agnew Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abram Agnew Elementary compares
Abram Agnew Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
White 16.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Abram Agnew Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abram Agnew Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abram Agnew Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abram Agnew Elementary
How many students attend Abram Agnew Elementary?
Abram Agnew Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abram Agnew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abram Agnew Elementary is 33.7:1, which is 57% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abram Agnew Elementary?
25.2% of students at Abram Agnew Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abram Agnew Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abram Agnew Elementary is Asian at 47.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abram Agnew Elementary?
Abram Agnew Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abram Agnew Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Abram Agnew Elementary ranks #101 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Abram Agnew Elementary, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.