Enrollment
420
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Del Roble Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Roble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062781004210
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Roble Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Roble Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Roble Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Oak Grove Elementary · California
NCES ID 062781004210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Roble Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Roble Elementary
Del Roble Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #649.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% 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): Del Roble Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oak Grove Elementary also operates Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (723 students) and Bernal Intermediate (675 students) alongside Del Roble 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 Del Roble Elementary compares
Del Roble 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 80.7%
White 7.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Del Roble 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 Del Roble 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 Del Roble Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernal Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sakamoto Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Roble 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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Del Roble Elementary
How many students attend Del Roble Elementary?
Del Roble Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Roble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Roble Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Roble Elementary?
26.4% of students at Del Roble Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Roble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Roble Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Roble Elementary?
Del Roble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Del Roble Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Roble Elementary ranks #71 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 Del Roble Elementary a good school?
Del Roble Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Del Roble 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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