- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Cadwallader Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cadwallader Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061314001490
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cadwallader Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #32 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cadwallader Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cadwallader Elementary ranks #32 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Elementary · California
NCES ID 061314001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Cadwallader Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061314001490 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 28.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Quimby Oak Middle (857 students)
Cadwallader Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cadwallader Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quimby Oak Mid
Quimby Oak Middle
857 students
- Chaboya Middle
Chaboya Middle
815 students
- Tom Matsumoto
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
727 students
- James Franklin
James Franklin Smith Elementary
595 students
- Norwood Creek
Norwood Creek Elementary
530 students
- This school
Cadwallader Elementary
374 students
What this shows Cadwallader Elementary reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cadwallader Elementary compares
Cadwallader 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,099
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Two or More 6.7%
White 4.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Cadwallader Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Elementary reports $15,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cadwallader Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaboya Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tom Matsumoto Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Franklin Smith Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cadwallader Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cadwallader Elementary
How many students attend Cadwallader Elementary?
Cadwallader Elementary has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Elementary is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cadwallader Elementary?
34.7% of students at Cadwallader Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cadwallader Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cadwallader Elementary is Asian at 53.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cadwallader Elementary?
Cadwallader Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cadwallader Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Cadwallader Elementary ranks #32 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 Evergreen Elementary?
Besides Cadwallader Elementary, Evergreen Elementary also operates Quimby Oak Middle (857 students), Chaboya Middle (815 students), and Tom Matsumoto Elementary (727 students). See the Evergreen Elementary district page for the complete list.