- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Forest Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060720000667Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hill Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #29 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hill Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill Elementary ranks #29 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Forest Hill Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060720000667 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
506 enr · 19.5:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell School of Innovation (815 students)
Forest Hill Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Forest Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Schoo
Campbell School of Innovation
815 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle
677 students
- Sherman Oaks E
Sherman Oaks Elementary
524 students
- This school
Forest Hill Elementary
506 students
- Lynhaven Eleme
Lynhaven Elementary
463 students
What this shows Forest Hill Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hill Elementary compares
Forest Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.8%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Forest Hill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Campbell Union reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynhaven Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill Elementary
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary?
Forest Hill Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Forest Hill Elementary?
10.7% of students at Forest Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hill Elementary 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 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hill Elementary?
Forest Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill Elementary ranks #29 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.
What other schools are in Campbell Union?
Besides Forest Hill Elementary, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), and Monroe Middle (677 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.