Enrollment
446
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christopher Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christopher Elementary
Christopher Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 446 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.
Against 1,569 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #967.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% 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): Christopher Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.9:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students) and Bernal Intermediate (675 students) alongside Christopher 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 Christopher Elementary compares
Christopher 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,278
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove Elementary, which includes Christopher Elementary.
$14,278
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Christopher Elementary a good school?
Christopher Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. 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 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.
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