Enrollment
952
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Easterbrook Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Easterbrook Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062577003854
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easterbrook Discovery earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Easterbrook Discovery has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easterbrook Discovery ranks #32 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easterbrook Discovery compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Easterbrook Discovery
Easterbrook Discovery is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in San Jose, California, enrolling 952 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the California average.
Enrollment of 952 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 809 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #266.
Its student body is led by Asian (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among San Jose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Merritt Trace Elementary (829 students): Easterbrook Discovery is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23:1).
Moreland also operates Moreland Middle (707 students) and Latimer (491 students) alongside Easterbrook Discovery.
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 Easterbrook Discovery compares
Easterbrook Discovery on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 18.9%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Easterbrook Discovery is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moreland, which includes Easterbrook Discovery.
$16,346
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 Easterbrook Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Latimer | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George C. Payne Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easterbrook Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Willow Glen Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 21.3:1 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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Easterbrook Discovery
How many students attend Easterbrook Discovery?
Easterbrook Discovery has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easterbrook Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Easterbrook Discovery is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easterbrook Discovery?
19.8% of students at Easterbrook Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easterbrook Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Easterbrook Discovery is Asian at 48.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easterbrook Discovery?
Easterbrook Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Easterbrook Discovery rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Easterbrook Discovery ranks #32 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 Easterbrook Discovery a good school?
Easterbrook Discovery earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Moreland?
Besides Easterbrook Discovery, Moreland also operates Moreland Middle (707 students), Latimer (491 students), and Country Lane Elementary (444 students). See the Moreland district page for the complete list.
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