- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Christopher Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781004208
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #109 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Elementary ranks #109 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Christopher Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062781004208 · San Jose, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 27.9:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students)
Christopher Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christopher 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
Christopher Elementary
446 students
What this shows Christopher Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher Elementary compares
Christopher 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
Asian 14.6%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Christopher Elementary is less 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 Christopher 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Elementary
How many students attend Christopher Elementary?
Christopher Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Elementary is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christopher Elementary?
54.5% of students at Christopher Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher Elementary?
Christopher Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Christopher Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Elementary ranks #109 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 Christopher 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.