- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Anderson (Alex) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson (Alex) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781009413
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson (Alex) Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson (Alex) Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson (Alex) Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781009413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Anderson (Alex) Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062781009413 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 24.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Anderson (Alex) Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anderson (Alex) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herman (Leonar
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
723 students
- Bernal Interme
Bernal Intermediate
675 students
- Sakamoto Eleme
Sakamoto Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
549 students
- Santa Teresa E
Santa Teresa Elementary
542 students
- This school
Anderson (Alex) Elementary
492 students
What this shows Anderson (Alex) Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson (Alex) Elementary compares
Anderson (Alex) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
Asian 27.8%
White 10.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Anderson (Alex) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Grove Elementary reports $16,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson (Alex) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernal Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson (Alex) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson (Alex) Elementary
How many students attend Anderson (Alex) Elementary?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson (Alex) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson (Alex) Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson (Alex) Elementary?
42.5% of students at Anderson (Alex) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson (Alex) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson (Alex) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson (Alex) Elementary?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson (Alex) Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson (Alex) Elementary ranks #71 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
Besides Anderson (Alex) Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students), Bernal Intermediate (675 students), and Sakamoto Elementary (571 students). See the Oak Grove Elementary district page for the complete list.