How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buchser Middle | Washington Open Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Santa Clara, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 711 | 352 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.3% | 5.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buchser Middle | Washington Open Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $37,917 | $37,917 |
| District | Santa Clara Unified | Santa Clara Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buchser Middle | Washington Open Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.3% | 36.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.1% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 17.0% | 33.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 15.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buchser Middle | Washington Open Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 237:1 | 352:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.5% | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.