How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rachel Carson Elementary | Willow Glen High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA | San Jose, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 199 | 1,543 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.1% | 27.4% |
| 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 | Rachel Carson Elementary | Willow Glen High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,538 | $17,538 |
| District | San Jose Unified | San Jose Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rachel Carson Elementary | Willow Glen High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 29.8% |
| African American | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 54.6% |
| Asian | 19.1% | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rachel Carson Elementary | Willow Glen High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | 257.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
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.