Enrollment
387
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Brooktree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brooktree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060480000457
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooktree Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #104 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooktree Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooktree Elementary ranks #104 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooktree Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooktree Elementary
Brooktree Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,002 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #795, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Easterbrook Discovery (952 students): Brooktree Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Sierramont Middle (742 students) and Morrill Middle (665 students) alongside Brooktree Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooktree Elementary compares
Brooktree Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 5.2%
White 4.4%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Brooktree Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berryessa Union Elementary, which includes Brooktree Elementary.
$15,344
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 42.9%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brooktree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierramont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooktree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brooktree Elementary
How many students attend Brooktree Elementary?
Brooktree Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooktree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooktree Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooktree Elementary?
27.7% of students at Brooktree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooktree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brooktree Elementary is Asian at 57.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooktree Elementary?
Brooktree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooktree Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooktree Elementary ranks #104 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.
Is Brooktree Elementary a good school?
Brooktree Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berryessa Union Elementary?
Besides Brooktree Elementary, Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Sierramont Middle (742 students), Morrill Middle (665 students), and Piedmont Middle (591 students). See the Berryessa Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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