- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Ben Painter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Painter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231008782
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Painter Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #18 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Painter Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Painter Elementary ranks #18 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Alum Rock Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060231008782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ben Painter Elementary grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060231008782 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 25.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students)
Ben Painter Elementary grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ben Painter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adelante Dual
Adelante Dual Language Academy
505 students
- William Sheppa
William Sheppard Middle
451 students
- Linda Vista El
Linda Vista Elementary
437 students
- O. S. Hubbard
O. S. Hubbard Elementary
427 students
- Aptitud Commun
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
386 students
- This school
Ben Painter Elementary
362 students
What this shows Ben Painter Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Painter Elementary compares
Ben Painter 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,235
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Ben Painter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alum Rock Union Elementary reports $21,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Painter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Sheppard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linda Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Painter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Painter Elementary
How many students attend Ben Painter Elementary?
Ben Painter Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Painter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Painter Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Painter Elementary?
50.8% of students at Ben Painter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Painter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Painter Elementary is Asian at 58.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Painter Elementary?
Ben Painter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Ben Painter Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Painter Elementary ranks #18 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 Alum Rock Union Elementary?
Besides Ben Painter Elementary, Alum Rock Union Elementary also operates Adelante Dual Language Academy (505 students), William Sheppard Middle (451 students), and Linda Vista Elementary (437 students). See the Alum Rock Union Elementary district page for the complete list.